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The mother bringing the calf to the swimmer like 'See this thing, we don't eat this. Its full of junk'
Nice one!
Yeah we stick to the fish turtles and seals full of plastic 🤪
@Rob Slowinski You’re saying that as if we aren’t also the cause for that junk.
lol
LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!
30 years ago in Torbay England, I was in my boat with my wife and 5 small children ages 3 to 10 (we all had on life jackets) This harbor porpoise (about 6ft long) came along side the boat and checked us out, then a minute later a baby one (dark green on its back and cream colour on it belly about 2 ft long) The mother porpoise kept pushing the baby up to the side of the boat and my children were stroking it. The mother swam off (probably to go and feed) About 45 minuets later she came back and swam around our boat twice on her side looking at us, she gave out a squeak and swam off with her baby. It was like she trusted us to baby sit with her small child because we had small ones with us to. What a privilege that was, never to be forgotten.
Sounds like a beautiful experience, thanks for sharing.
That makes sense. How cool was that story.
what a beautiful story! you are very lucky! i wish i would live near the ozean 😢well.. thank you for sharing your beautiful story 🙏
dropped off at the daycare while mama goes to work
An amazing experience of a lifetime, I think your assessment is correct, she notice you had little ones too...wow!
I just went swimming with these beauties 3 days in a row, up in Northern Norway where they were hunting herring. Absolutely amazing intelligent and gentle creatures💙 My theory on the ones in the video are, that apart from being naturally curious and maybe playful, the mother was also a bit concerned about the swimmer. It’s like she tries to show her the direction to the shore several times… Keep in mind, orcas are VERY smart and have a whole part of their brain dedicated to empathy, consideration, sympathy and feelings of love, that WE don’t even have!💙🐬💙
I never though she could have been trying to move the swimmer to safety. I appreciate your views about empathy. Incredible event. Brave swimmer!
I see these thing coordinate and attack seals on ice and are now attacking boats, no way am I swimming along side one. They might just decide that this could be food.
I wonder how they know not to attack humans. I’m not talking about because we’re not palatable & there’s no fat. But the emotional aspect of it. How would they know if they didn’t try to bite? Do they just assess us physically or do they have ESP?
@@chiccavaquita I would vote for the ESP
@@justtestingonce everyone says they are safe and statistically they are but that’s a wild animal you’re dealing with so assume with caution.
I'm amazed at how close to the shore they are.
Thats what i was thinking too
@@Steves_fish very few Orcas hunt using this technique
@@Steves_fish that's not true, orcas are taught techniques
@@danky2k277the ones that adapt teach lol or is there a human out giving lessons 😂
@@KassKat519 there are 22 known killer whales who beach themselves to hunt, they don't just adapt to that it is taught by other orcas probably from the same pod
Professor Orca doing field studies on Human Behavior with student Orcas
Cetaceans are so intelligent; you're probably right!
This kids is a human. We don't eat them, the fat will go right to your thighs
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
"See this students? Notice how it is almost all fat? That, combined with the poor taste common to most land animals is why we do not eat them. Take a moment to notice how slow it is, both physically and mentally. Hardly prime nutrition.".
@@Ag3nt0fCha0s I pretty sure somebody swimming the shoreline like that has ZERO body fat. I'd bet my entire bank account on that. They sure as fuck don't have enough fat to make this joke work.
So y’all just gone ignore the stamina this lady had out there?!
No that is all I was thinking. Especially with the waves.
is a normal swimmer. it's not stamina it's a good technique. when you learn the technique you can swim a long time
3 Zay man that lady has balls that clank! And great stamina lol
Superb stamina she could run around America and the dolphin would be tired 🤷♂️🤣
I think she,s Aquaman,s mom.lol., Agree her stamina is insanely, nerves of steel too.
I love how the shore is just to the left, yet the swimmer remains calm & continues forward, just taking it all in❤️
I was just telling my husband, it would never happen for me but one of my dreams would be to swim with an orca. I love them, I always have. He said I was crazy and that it would be terrifying 😂 I said I would like to touch one and maybe grab on for a ride hahahaha Seriously jealous right now
It looks like the mom was trying to help the swimmer and showing them where the shore was, this is incredibly beautiful!
Do you always just make up scenarios in your head that fit your wants/desires? We have zero idea what people halfway around the wworlkd think and you're able to decipher what goes on in animals heads
@@slowery43 Are you okay? I keep seeing ads for Better Help, you may want to have a look.
@@slowery43You sound like you have anger issues.
Naw, she was teaching her calf
The moment Mama Orca tried to block the swimmer's path, it seemed like she was trying to lead the swimmer in the direction to the shore. It is most likely possible that it was trying to help the swimmer get ashore.
Orcas: “lol you guys suck at swimming”
Humans: "lol you guys suck at unbeaching yourselves".
@@saundyuk that large whale almost beached itself midway through the video and that wave hit. It would have been game over because no one is going to be able to move that thing.
@@saundyuk Hmmm, not true - kzhead.info/sun/lc9qhsiJr5eKoWw/bejne.html
@@TraumaER and not a whale. Orcas are not actually whales, but the largest of the dolphin family.
@@cacatr4495 who cares what you call it, you gonna lift that thing?
I can almost hear the Orcas telling the swimmer, "No, no, no...it's feet together, hands on your sides, then you undulate your whole body like a wriggly worm...aaaw, just watch me...!"
Yes!
nah one of the orcas have something stuck on its mouth might be one of those instances like those that trended where an aquatic life asks a human for help.
Or, maybe what they're really saying is, "is that a seal? Cuz if it is , let's eat it. Wait...I don't think it's a seal. Dammit!"
… and they'd also add "And for PETE'S SAKE, you don't have to breathe so often! Take a breath and GO DOWN for five or ten minutes!"
Mommy Orca: poor thing can't swim properly, maybe I'll stick around to see if it needs help.
I wonder if the woman swimming has ever been identified and spoken out about such an unbelievable experience? I’ve watched this video too many times to count. It’s just jaw droppingly perfect!
kzhead.info/sun/hdWcf8WjkKWhhGw/bejne.html
Yes she did an interview!
Yess there is and also the guy who record this moment also had an interview
@@tula1433 Do you the link please?
@@xybrs kzhead.info/sun/hdWcf8WjkKWhhGw/bejne.htmlsi=7835lGRni6tRY8US
The swimmer did an interview with a local news channel. At first, she had no idea what they were. I'm guessing big shark was the first thing that popped into her head. But when she saw the big white ellipses rear of the eyes, she was relieved because knew they were orcas. She thought one of them was going to lightly nibble on her toes, but it was just following her around. It's nuts that they prey on dolphins and porpoises but not people.
"Can we, keep it, moooom, can we keep it, can we keep it?" "No, it's unhealthy."
Mommy Orca: Yeah, you can keep it, but you are gonna have to potty-train it. It looks like it's pooping in it's wetsuit right now. Baby Orca: Hmmm, you're right... Think I'll pass.
I'd think she (the Swimmer ) is very healthy... Your crack was funny just the same
🤣🤣🤣
Lol
“No, it’s unhealthy.” Hilarious! (I think the Commentator means “humans” in general, not the swimmer herself)
I'm impressed she carried on swimming in a straight line instead of panicking and heading for the beach.
Mikey moo I would have!
@Jon Robert Anderson II or brown trout!
no way. I would trust Orcas not to harm unless if unintentionally because of their size and power. Cant imagine what I would give of value in my life, to have had this persons experience greeting a playful family of Orcas! I'm surprised she kept swimming and did not engage them, but it's esay to speculate not being in the situation.
Probably met orcas before.
I love orcas so much, but I still would have shit my pants.
That was the safest person in the ocean at that moment! Orcas are just so incredible! They are just as curious about us. What a story that swimmer is gonna have!
maybe there is even a chance that orcas would defend the human if sharks or smth else would try to attack the person
@@roxydzey I honestly wouldn’t doubt it. Sharks, Great Whites in particular are afraid of Orcas being as their livers are high up on the menu for them! So they pretty much steer clear of them. Humpback Whales have actually been on record as saving humans from sharks & drowning. 💙 🌊 🐋 🐬🖤🤍
@@roxydzeyThey wouldn't even have to, even sharks are smart enough to stay away from Orcas.
I find it really fascinating that not a single human has been harmed by an Orca in the wild. Like not even an orca mistakenly attacking a human thinking it’s a seal like what happens with sharks. That’s how you know Orcas are extremely intelligent. It’s like they can sense our intelligence too. That’s what makes those old videos of humans capturing baby Orcas for Sea world and hearing their cries and mothers cries so heart breaking. They feel same emotions that we do.
Actually people have been killed by them, but those were at Sea World, not in the wild.
@@starwarswannabes285 that's what they say here, "not a single human has been harmed by an Orca in the wild".....however, thats not to say its true, as I suppose there could very well be undocumented attacks of some manner that may have happened and the only witness ended up In its stomach.......so, to me, its still a wild animal that is unpredictable.....just like humans sometimes LOL!
They are smart enough to know better. We don’t eat them, they don’t eat us. Respect.
@@tonymarselle8812 I don't know......any wild animal that is hungry enough might be smart enough to eat us regardless of how much respect we have for each other.....and I wouldn't put it past it that humans have caught and eaten these creatures at some point in time as well......
I think they have a more acute sense of smell and know we smell and taste like shit.
Swimmer: Luckily that scene was caught by a drone. Coz if i tell that to my friends, no one will believe me
that's what i kept thinking xD
@@fengy5629 yeah, coz no matter how epic is this scene, without prior witness especially your friends or fam, it would be a bit wasted 😅
Jayce Sesaldo I use to swimn in open waters and was thinking what my reaction would have been. In any case, I thought exactly the same; difficult to beleive!
Why was a drone filming her?!?
@@timbarry6746 the people were on the beach, and had a drone. Wouldn't you use your drone to watch them, if you saw some orcas just off the beach?
She would have been the safest swimmer. No sharks coming remotely close to her
well sharks not wanna kill/hurt humans as well, they aint just as smart as orcas xD
No cuz even shark know orcas are more dangerous than sharks...
@@DaxRaider Sharks have no problem killing humans, it just doesn't happen very often
@@chadingram6390 a lot of animals have no problem killing us lol. sharks don't go hunting for humans
I was just thinking the very same thing.
The swimmer's composure was simply amazing, ignoring the orcas and keep going were the right things to do, yet this is easier said than done.
That swimmer has balls of steel for not panicking and just continuing on his way.
Momma Orca telling baby orca "don't eat these kind of seals, they have many diseases and parasites"
lmao
..and the rubber suit will stick between your teeth for ages xD
Somehow they know not to eat them. But sooner or later one of them is going to be curious what they taste like.
But mommy the sharks say they are really tasty.
@@keithdean9149 Yum, Horderves.
I have a feeling, it wasn't her first encounter with these orcas.
Yeah, maybe a familiar visit for her..
yeah once she saved the baby orca from drowning
@@projekktmonarch5766 bruh lmao
@@projekktmonarch5766 fok lmaoo
@@projekktmonarch5766 That's actually a possibility since Orcas can't breathe underwater xd
The swimmer has experienced this before that's why she so calm, it happens all the time.
People in New Zealand have been swimming around Offshore Orcas for eons. they are used to them.
@@Steves_fish😂
@@Steves_fish Offshore Orcas is a separate ecotype Orca then the Resident or the Transient.They're mostly feeding in deeper water. Other ecotypes operate closer to the shore (shallower water)
That swimmer is very graceful and I think the orcas are trying to mimic how well she is handling herself in the water. That would be the memory of a lifetime for an ocean swimmer. Congratulations.
So that person just kept swiming like it was a tuesday
Long distance ocean swimmers probably understand that Orcas are pretty harmless and just curious. Oddly the safest place in the ocean is with the Orcas so the swimmer probably felt no fear or nervousness at all.
First Time Forge: Exactly! No shark in its right mind would dare to approach with the orcas there!
Yvette Arby Eh, if there are sharks in the water... Why go swimming? Kiwi’s be sharkbait 🙃
What other choice did he have. Its not like he could outswim them, may as well just keep your calm. After he noticed they were not a threat im sure he felt very calm
its a woman swimmer!!!
"Just keep swimming..... Just keep swimming.... Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...."
*panicking "WHAT DO WE DO WE SWIM"
🏊♀️🏊♀️🏊♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nope… move slowly to shore and pretend you don’t know you did cause as soon as they know that you know they will come and get you! You know and they know too….
While having a panic attack
@@fve1352 I'm not sure going to shore is a sure thing. I mean, they hunt things on beaches too lol.
Not only safe from orca attack, but she had the ultimate ocean bodyguards. It was nice seeing the swimmer as well as the filmers not panicking. Though I don't get why she didn't interact with them more since she clearly seems to understand they're no threat
Rule of thumb is you can watch animals you dont touch or interact. One of the first things I were taught as a diver.
I was about to say the same thing ^^^ you have to leave wild animals wild. observation only 💙
@@briattnybrittany6843 - was someone here talking about domesticating them?
@@ikigai47not at all. They merely brought up the fact that we (humans) should enjoy such a beautiful experience sans crossing the line and interacting with them. The swimmer did everything right and has a story for a lifetime!
Almost looked like the mother was trying to beach her… or at the very least trying to determine if she was in distress. That’s some pretty cool footage right there.
I've never seen a human be so relaxed around something that could effortlessly tear her to shreds. I wish I had half her courage, geez
There are no known orca attacks on humans on record in the wild at all, only in captivity.
@@jessicaurbina4246 Wouldn't stop my instincts from screaming at me
It's not about courage It's knowledge
I mean, my dog coulda took me out any time it wanted and I'd be 100% fucked.
There’s rly nothing else you can do though besides just keep swimming and hope they don’t kill you
That woman is as bad ass as it gets. Unreal how nerved she is with some dark massive objects tracking her like that. The few times she spins around and backstrokes, while looking them right in the face, has got to be a sensation none of us will ever even come remotely close to feeling...wow!
Ovaries of steel! Opposite of unnerved...
Yes!! I would have drowned from panicking, literally. I have no chill with giant sea creatures hahaha
probably just smart enough to know that Orcas do not attack humans.
@@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw I *know* they don't, but my survival instincts wouldn't care about what I *know* when there's a sea creature so much bigger than me checking me out. There's always a "first" for everything and I don't want to be it hahaha
@@ashleytaylor205 it is lack of education. most people don't know this. it is because some idiot decided to call them "killer whales" and the name stuck. why don't they call a lion a "killer cat"?
Thanks for this amazing footage. Many years ago I worked on a science vessel in Antartica. Many times we observed the orcas tipping an icefloe with a seal on it twowards themselves for a meal. and were impressed by this intelligent behaviour, Once however we observed a big male tipping the floe with a ross seal away from himself twowards a small group of younger adolescents so that they could practice the catching of the seal from a floe. They are truly the most amazing creatures .....
Did you ever feel sad for the seal?
@@nancygs4555 its nature brother and the way things have evolved without the seals there wouldnt be any orca
@@nancygs4555 Everything eats something. Orcas eat the cute seals, seals eat the cute penguins, etc. Lion mauling a human. Cats mauling practically anything. Pit bulls mauling kids...yeah, it's in their nature, too. But we don't ignore pitbulls because 'it's in their nature', do we? No. Cuz we care about kids, and the sanctity of their life. Just cuz it's in a creatures nature, it doesn't mean we have to sit heartlessly, and chalk it up to nature. If you can help a creature from getting eaten, do it, if you care to. I do.
How incredible. Imagine being that person down there swimming with the orcas. Unforgettable!
Those Orcas were swimming around that person like, "You really suck at this."
LOL
@@MoebiusUK She's
No. That's just your narrow minded interpretation.
@RogerPierre they haven't decided yet that we are on the menu. They are now eating dolphins. They never used to eat them until one day they decided dolphins were on the menu after observing them.
:D:D:D
These animals are some of the most efficient killers in the ocean and yet there have been 0 recorded attacks on humans IN THE WILD. Truly intelligent apex predators. edited for those still commenting on this.
They know we have Nuclear Weapons!
Ever been to SeaWorld?
True, unless you stick them in a tank and force them to do stupid tricks for food, separate their pods and treat them like property. Then they will attack humans.
Intelligence has nothing to do with their distaste for humans as prey. They just like what they like.
@@slytheringingerwitch wouldn't anything/any one attack in that kind of scenario? Only natural course of action
What's wrong with the people disliking this video?? Absolutely beautiful, unique footage guys! Thanks so much for sharing 💖🤗
Reminds me of my dog and his favorite stuffed toy. He is very attracted to it, plays with it often, but never damages it. For him there seems to be a level of meaning or value to the toy. Where other toys or furniture, anything, he mauls to bits.
I have read that Orcas roll over showing their tummy to show they aren't a threat, much as dogs do, when they come to a boat or human. So it seems here in this video. This is GREAT footage, and very educational. Applause to the maker of this video. :)
In every video I have ever watched of an orca swimming alongside a human, they ALWAYS have this fascination with our feet lol.
“What happened to your tail flipper? It’s all wrong!”
This is a good observation!
Fully convinced they are trying to herd us into shore
must have feet fetish
Because they see this thing flopping around flailing like its injured. They r close 2 the feet because they r thinking about grabbing it and pulling people under to play with them
Just shows how incredibly intelligent and just amazing in general these animals are! They know it's not a seal and so don't eat it, and they know it won't attack them. They know it's a human and generally speaking humans are friends! Excellent clip!
Humans are actually the ocean, the planet and each other’s worst enemy. Generally speaking :-(
Hé 's not sa far from thé cost .Crazy .
They knew that person was stupid....considered junk food.
Depending on the type of Orca, resident or transient, seals and other mammals might not be part of the diet. Resident orcas eat exclusively fish transients eat everything.
@@yuribrander6103 Resident and seals not on the menu. They hunt rays.
it is, indeed, once in a lifetime footage
This lady swimmer is impressive - I had a similar encounter with a pod of Orcas while I was windsurfing - 6 large fins suddenly appeared no more than 40ft from me as I sailed along - I immediately headed back to shore, packed up my gear and went home - I figured, I’m all alone out here, no one knows I went sailing today....
Sensible man, but hey what a memory...but will you always wonder what would have happened if you had stayed...probably no-one would have believed you anyway 👍🤗
You ran away from what would've been an amazing encounter, safe too. Next time glide along with them. They know who we are, and what we are.
@@damienmayne7205 yeah nah, not risking that
@@rafaelros2307 I’d risk it. Either I get to see orcas up close or I can be the first recorded human orca kill in the wild. Equally as cool IMO
@@freakybeaky1 I’ll be dead long before they start passing me around like a human blunt dude
Momma orca was actually being friendly. She showed her belly on initial approach, which means she is friendly. Then the partially opened mouth means she is interested. She was showing the swimmer the same courtesy as she would a fellow orca. She was clearly teaching the kids something about humans, probably to not attack them. Orcas communicate with body language, as well as speech. I never understood why so many people are oblivious when animals try to communicate. Most animals are NOT looking for conflict, and will try some way of communication or warning to prevent it. Almost all animal attacks concern either an animal in an abnormal condition, like injury or disease, the animal responding to a perceived attack on itself or its young, the animal being trapped or startled, or misidentifying a human. The vast majority of wild animals have no interest in noshing on people. Orcas actually LIKE people, and there have been many recorded instances of Orcas helping people, like other dolphins. I have always wondered what would happen if divers wore black and white suits that mimic the orca pattern, and used known orca body language. Orcas would, of course, not be fooled into thinking the divers are orcas, especially since their SONAR allows them to see internal organs and bones. However, I suspect they actually recognize the attempt at communication. It would be interesting to see what happens if a diver puts on an orca vest underwater, in front of wild orcas. I suspect that they are smart enough to understand what is going on. I wish someone would do this.
Why don't you do it? Diving lessons are not that expensive.
@Jiang Dashan dude, who hurt you? Jeez.
Yeah, that would be interesting, who knows where that might lead?! : )
mrnickbig1 thank you Doctor, but Honey Badger don't give a $hit.......
Yeah, you got that right... Do Not Fuck With Honey Badger, Honey Badger Don't Give A Shit... ! Too Funny. Have you seen the one when he's chasing the Jeep.
Wow, incredible video. I think I would be worried had I been the swimmer, as it was clear mama orca was circling her to get a good look. Still, the woman could clearly swim very well, and was not overly concerned. Such a great share!
I've never seen somebody that committed to cardio
We’re so lucky that Orcas like us.
I don't know why. We treat them like shit.
@@interceptingfist5682 They don't know that.
It would be different if the family is aware of one of their members being capture. If that’s the case then I see that specific group attacking humans as of “revenge” that’s my opinion
They're lucky we like them
@@IIIIllllllllIIIIIllll well said my friend, well said. If they would be more aggressive towards humans, they would surely be in a lower number on this planet. Nu?
Mind blowing. The largest member of the dolphin family interacting peacefully with a swimming human. Awe inspiring.
Trying to grab her feet
They are orcas (killer whales) not dolphins. :)
@@meaganmiller529 Orcas ARE dolphins. Look it up.
@@meaganmiller529🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
@@meaganmiller529 Orcas are the largest of the dolphin family 100%. They do not kill humans, they like the other dolphins somehow know about us. I cannot explain it. Cheers!
Dear sharks, please take notes! You can be inquisitive and curious as much as you like without actually tearing us to pieces. Joke aside, that was simply incredible!
Actually Sharks run away from Orcas (not surprising as some of them Eat them - Great Whites have virtually been wiped out off South Africa).
yep ^^^ i also read, when a shark has been killed, other sharks in the area will FLEE. they flee thousands of miles. if an orca even so much as passes through an area, it's said sharks will leave that area for about 1 year. just wow!
You are so lucky to of seen this on your drone. They can be so gentle, it looks as if they’re making sure the swimmer was ok. And not drowning .
Orca: "Humans are so rude. We tried to introduce ourselves and she just ignored us."
I think dolphins and orcas like humans.
@@SR-mf6bh That´s what WE think😏
The larger orca immediately rolling on its side as it approaches the swimmer. Its almost unfathomable that the oceans apex predator....its most lethal killing machine....always treats humans it encounters with curiosity and respect. Like its an unspoken law amongst orcas that humans are not prey. Just fascinating. Makes me wonder what it is that these intelligent creatures know that we dont. Edit: i didnt mean the the rolling over dog analogy literally. It was just a vibe. Chill
I believe it coincides with God’s word! God said in James 3:7, “All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind”
@@NathanMcKay199 Yes, because orcas clearly have extensive knowledge of all our weapons technology and methodologies.
Corona
@@moshedayan445 lmao
Their sonar would allow them to see the size of the human brain.
This is amazing footage. Those creatures could've easily grabbed that swimmer like prey...these fellow inhabitants are so much smarter than we give them credit for. What a breathtaking interaction.
they don't eat humans
@user-bm3ts2ql6s I didn't say they would've eaten the swimmer. I said they could easily grab the swimmer like a prey animal if they wanted to do so.
It’s amazing how something that is such an absolute weapon of a predator can he so kind and gentle at the same time that they wouldn’t harm a fly. A facinating animal
Hi Jamie. I think you’ve provided a perfect description of not only orcas, but also humans.
@@Valden23 I’ll always harm a fly
It was amazing how quickly the orca could accelerate, and the distance it could cover in no time at all.
Yeah, they good at dat
No time at all? They can teleport?
@@markfox1545 😀
Orcas can keep up speed even with fast boats.
@@markfox1545 Look, we know you can’t swim, but no need to be jealous now man, that’s an ORCA.
This footage is sooooo much better than the version with the music dubbed in. I never understand why people put music over the natural sounds, especially something like this. Incredible footage! The full experience.
The swimmer seems unfazed by what for some would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and for others a complete terror.
It's fascinating to think, an Orca is not an animal to be trifled with cause it's an *apex* predator, meaning there is nothing in its foodchain that hunts it in turn and for it to act with curiosity and not a hint of hostility to a swimmer that it can so easily kill is just incredible.
They seem to be very curious about the swimmer and not being aggressive. GREAT VIDEO!
They're probably friends, if he swims there a lot.
It is too bad the drone was flying way too high to capture this really well.
New Zealand Orca tend to interact with humans than any other ecotype. Norway's Orca can be curious somedays, and distant other days. New Zealand Orca do push the limits of their curiosity. Not in an aggressive way, but swimming with humans within their safe boundaries.
Looked like they were practicing tactics to hunt when one of the orcas intercepted the swimmer up front.
@@Bluenose352 My guess would be because New Zealand Orca have much more familiarity with swimmers. I mean who the hell goes swimming in the ocean around Norway?
Orcas: "Oh wow, look, a human! It's so close!"
At least you know a shark is not going to attack when you have them swimming with you.
Absolutely mind blowing and awe inspiring. These creatures have nothing that hunts them, except for humans. And yet they do not attack us. I’m so fascinated by they’re interactions with humans in the wild.
i bet, that if they had the mind for culture & language, they wouldnt be this friendly to humans!, but they are animals afterall....
The parent orca were probably trying to prevent the woman from getting too close to the shore so she wouldn't get stranded lol
Excellent!
She was definitely curious and I was wondering if she lingered around because of sharks in the area, who knows, but they are pretty well friendly to humans outside of captive ones. Be well!
If it were me, you'd probably see a brown substance trailing behind me.
wise man here. bitch seemed oblivious to the potential danger
A defensive mechanism, I see. :D
Lmao!!!
@@livefully7568 lol i got that vibe from her too
Brilliant! Thanks for making me laugh today!!
3 years on and I am wondering if the swimmer was ever interviewed about their experience. Wonderful stuff!
The swimer was kind of ignoring them.... You can tell by his body language at one time that he could clearly see that they were there and noticed for a few secounds. 'Seemed like they were not on the swimer's agenda.
She has been :) I just found an interview by searching her name and orca 😊
@@rachelgoldfarb9390what was her impression? She seemed focussed on her swim. Was she training for a triathalon?
@@urrywest the interview was not extensive. She became scared that they would attack her and she got out of the water. She waited until they left and got back in to swim, and then they came to her again. That’s what this drone video captures. She said it was an incredible life changing experience. :)
@@rachelgoldfarb9390 Maybe she got used to the attention.
This is insane. Especially because there are two calves with the larger orca. It does show that they are extremely curious, just as we are.
This definitely wasn’t this woman’s first encounter, nor was it unexpected.. that makes this even more amazing!
Lol it completely was
Agreed, the woman and the orca mom were very comfortable with each other, like old friends
Looks like the momma was trying to help her back to shore
That's exactly what happened, she was guided safety back to shore.
That swimmer will never forget that
Stunning and beautiful. A metaphor for what's needed in this world.
Not sure I’d always trust them not to flip you up in the air..but that was amazing to see the close encounter . That’s how they should be;not lock up in tanks performing.
@nevy channel yes, animals belong in their natural habitat. some animals can tolerate humans better, but to lock up these creatures is just plain stupid, same with birds and other big animals. i can understand zoos trying to educate the public about animals can help, but only if the treatment of the animals is very good and they have a good life. unfortunately there is not enough laws protecting animals from human stupidity / abuse.
OMG, Is that even still legal?? Thought they couldn't do that anymore? They can only keep the ones born in captivity. We _need_ to pay attention to our _own_ country first. BEFORE we go spouting off about others. If the torture is _still_ legal here, what gives us the right to complain about _anything_ happening in others countries?? 🤔IE: Rainforests, burning fossil fuels, killing the endangered, poisoned beaches & so on...
@nevy channel The attacks in captivity often are actually violent either. If an Orcs wanted to, it could pulverize human bone to a jelly. The couple of people who have died from Orcas in captivity often die with just some minor lacerations, a few broken bones. The main cause of death though is drowning. Which indicates the Orcas were frightened or anxious and were dragging the trainer down into the water (Maybe to protect them, which is an instinct when they feel threatened). If the Orca was actually trying to kill a human, we'd most likely literally see the organs squeezed out (Which is what they do to seals, which are far bigger and stronger than humans). But we don't, as said, it almost looks like they were just frightened and running away with what they viewed as a vulnerable member of their pod--and unfortunately humans are extremely fragile comparatively.
susan brown There are no fatal attacks on humans by Orcas ever done in the wild, but there has been one recorded bite.
@@whengrapespop5728 Makes ya wonder what that person did to get bitten. Lol
Baby orca: Mom can we eat that human? Mama orca: No dear I don’t want to be the first to kill a human in the wild.
Thus destroying Reddit's expert knowledge about orca whales.
@@j.b.2699 Hi J.B. Except, um, this is KZhead. hehe. 🙂
@@Valden23 Look at the comment sections underneath any given video. KZhead = Reddit these days.
@@j.b.2699 Hi J.B. Yes, I see your point. Though, from the limited exposure I have to Reddit, the level of conversation there has seemed more polite, intelligent and civilised than on KZhead. The speed with which comments here can descend into abusive slanging matches is surprising. OMMV. 🙂
Thank You!! That was Incredible!!! How lucky was the swimmer!! Once In a lifetime recording! I so needed this today! Bless you!
Thank you for sharing your video it was awesome to watch. A beautiful animal interacting with a swimmer, an the swimmer just kept going amazing
Oddly enough, that might have been the safest time she's ever swam. Sharks wouldn't dare go near her with that pod of giant black and white dolphins there
I wouldn't be so sure, if these killer whales had been hungry, as happens more frequently as their food stocks diminish, they might well be tempted to "taste" you just to see what's what, with potentially fatal consequences for the human.
Russell nah, they even cooperate with humans to hunt. It’s not like they will never attack you, but it’s not the usual. They are pretty aware that we ain’t food for them
@@AnaLightForEver Not their "natural" food, but since cannibals say humans taste like pig, I think they wouldn't eschew a tasty human morsel if hunger were an issue, lol. And you never know, one of their members may have died recently from an encounter with a commercial/military vessel, and be out looking for some get even ;?D
@@russell2449 , no, they easily identify humans as "not food". In fact, they seem to identify humans as fellow intelligent entities, and know humans can use tools and vehicles. Like other dolphins, they usually are fascinated by our arms and legs.
Without question
It looks like the mother was trying to guide the swimmer safely back to shore.
SK Tan quite possible. Also, Whales have helped protect swimmers against sharks that may be in the area.
That's also true.
No. Nature doesn't work that way. It was deciding whether or not to take a bite.
@@jeffreykalb9752 Sharks may on rare occasion take a test bit, but as with cetaceans (whales and dolphins; Orca largest dolphin) these marine species did not evolve together with humans (as food source) and are not innately programmed to eat such a weird thing.
@@eschwarz1003 and we'd taste awful due to crap we eat
Amazing how from the beach it looks so grey and murky, but from above so vivid and transparent! Beautiful video of beautiful creatures all around!
Right! I always think the same! So clear from above!
What an amazing moment to capture. So glad you shared it 😍
wow this is amazing. I would really like to talk to that swimmer. It's such a shame human beings put these beautiful animals in an aquarium for our amusement. these animals 100 % belong in wild.
kzhead.info/sun/hdWcf8WjkKWhhGw/bejne.html The interview with that swimmer.
The lady swimming is well known for her lifelong studies and research on Orca. Several other videos on YT about her, and the encounter that day. Wonderful experience, and footage!
I would think that too until they released one that had been in captivity in sea world and it showed signs of depression and eventually died. Maybe since they stick to family groups they actually have feelings and developed a bond with the humans and felt rejected when set free? You could make the argument that if they were never in captivity they wouldn’t have had that bond to begin with which would be true, but since they can’t talk, well at least not in a way we understand, we don’t know if they actually preferred their captivity where they were always safe and well fed? We assume they would prefer freedom, but maybe not?
I 100% agree on this!
@@mikeheimer537 No, not really. Orcas and all dolphins can repeat words and scientists have started a recent study to talk with cetaceans. But even though we can't literally talk to them at the moment, cetaceans show us perfectly well that they are unhappy in captivity thanks to the language of depression. Dolphins that commit suicide, or try to do so without succeeding, cetaceans that self-mutilate, others that have fun regurgitating and reingesting their frozen dead fish or eat sand out of boredom, repeated attacks between individuals of the same species because of a lack of space to separate themselves during arguments. We can also talk about natural needs. Hunting, for example, is considered a game for most odontocetes. However, captive cetaceans are deprived of this game, which is more than important to create links between different individuals. Also, the gigantic lack of space. In the wild, an orca would travel 250 kilometers per day, while a bottlenose dolphin would travel 100 kilometers per day. Both species are enclosed in 0.03℅ of the distance they would normally travel in the wild. Worse still, the spectators are sheltered from the sun but not the cetaceans, which have a much more fragile skin, the dolphins have no access to shade and the water is too shallow to shelter from the sun. All this so that the spectators can see the animals well Sensory deprivation is also one of the most recurrent problems in captivity. Dolphins have nothing to explore in their empty environment and even if they did have something to explore the tanks are so small that the sounds used for echolocation would bounce back so loudly that they would hurt the cetaceans, which is really horrible for these inquisitive animals. Also, dolphins are extremely fast, orcas, for example, can swim at a speed of up to 80Km/h, so when a cetacean tries to accelerate even a little bit, it is directly blocked by a wall. Knowing that speed is one of the favorite games of dolphins and that it also serves to bond between individuals, this is a huge loss for cetaceans. To be a little less general, there are also heartbreaking stories such as those of Gudrun, Splash, Tokitae or Inouk, which I invite you to read. If you want me to tell stories, don't hesitate, and don't forget that behind each story is or was a life. I also have a lot of true evidence of the suffering of captive cetaceans to give. Or if you want any other information, ask me and I will answer you if I know. I always answer no matter how long it takes me to answer, no matter who asks in this comment section, I will answer. Now I have things to do, have a nice day and don't buy a ticket! Also, cetaceans can be rehabilitated. We have proof of that with Keiko or the dolphins that were released by Richard O'Barry. Keiko was a clear success, he lived 7 years free, met other killer whales and recovered from his illness while during that time 22 killer whales died in captivity and he would undoubtedly have been the first to see his condition before his rehabilitation. We also have the story of Stumpy which gives hope because while he is disabled, 5 different orca pods not speaking the same language saved Stumpy. We can imagine that wild orcas teach former captives how to have a life, they are largely social enough for that knowing that they even have an area in the brain reserved for socialization. And if not, the sanctuaries already in existence and those to be built in the future will form a perfect alternative where cetaceans that can be rehabilitated will train and those who cannot will have a well-deserved retirement. In short, young and fit cetaceans can perfectly be rehabilitated and those who cannot have other much better alternatives than staying in the chlorinated pools of dolphinariums where they crumble under the sun, are fed with frozen fish and endure the cries of the spectators and loud music by making often painful shows
Swimmer: "I swam with orcas today!" Orcas: "We swam with a human today!" Its a fascinating thing that the most dangerous thing in the oceans are friendly and curious to humans.
Are they aware how dangerous we are? They can't be. We usually have some sort of rubber on us, plastics and tanks when swimming, do they not want to taste us because of it? Do they recognize intelligence and major difference in our behavior to all other life and are fascinated and respectful of it? God I wish I knew what's going on, Orcas fascinate me so much
@@TheKres7787 We are aware of how dangerous they are.
@@thudthud5423 they likely think we are harmless and certainly know they could destroy random swimmers and boats, yet they leave us alone
@@TheKres7787 We simply aren't on their menu, orcas are very, very selective with what they eat. Also, they definitely don't see us as a threat
@@thebenis3157 wrong kiddo, they eat anything even sea birds. They just don't eat humans for whatever the fuck the reason is. Also dolphins could pass on informations, so it's not impossible there is an oral tradition about not to attack this weird alien creatures that's usually so loud and flailing around like retards.
Probably the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while with wild animals
Brilliant video. Whilst maybe initially scary for the swimmer what an experience that turned out to be for her. When travelling home to Wales from Oz I was swimming the shore at Waiamea Oahu, a turtle passed by. The shadow initially stopped me in my tracks but when the turtle broke the surface for a gulp of air and carried on cruising it was one of the best experiences in my life.
And a Momma and her babies no less! She obviously felt her babies were in no danger!! They are SO intelligent!
How in the world does that swimmer stay afloat with those huge balls.
The swimmer was a woman, no balls.
Good one!☺
😂😂😂😂😂 Thanks a ton for the giggles. That was great 🤗🥂
@@victorvandyke9898 reference to big balls has double meaning of large amount of confidence, grit, etc... really if you had huge balls physically that is.. i think you would float very well...
She's a lady, named Judie Johnson: kzhead.info/sun/hdWcf8WjkKWhhGw/bejne.html
Thank you for uploading! This is epic
Thank you so much for sharing this, it's beautiful.
They were real careful not to hurt the swimmer..that is amzing.
There has never been a case of an Orca attacking a human in the wild. Sea World is a different story as the animals are locked up in a confining space which is hugely distressful to them. Some experts believes the trainer deaths at SW by Orcas were accidental as well and another long story to tell.
@@Peanutdenver I agree. I believe it was an accident at Sea World.
@Mark Lfc Orcas have never ever killed a human being in the wild. My friend is a Marine Biologist at Scripps in La Jolla and she was the one who told me this....I think she may know a little more than you or me concerning orcas or any seas life my dude.
@Mark Lfc I'll agree with that
@Mark Lfc Orcas are very careful about picking their food, there is no such thing as ¨"feeding time" . Orcas hunt and they hunt in a groupe, highly coordinated. Their natural diet consist of seals and blue whales. They dont eat humas, ever! They have natural bias to our species for unknown reasons. Its also known now, that Orcas pass their knowledge from generation to generation and their love and friendship for humans is thing that is going on for a long time.
In marine biology the technical term for this kind of interaction is a "code brown situation" 👍
Because you shit your pants?
@@TheJackKnite correct, much shitting of pants !
Dumass,🙃
@@georgetaylor7286 listen man, I've had quite enough of you stalking me across the internet, you can't see me but I'm furiously shaking my fist at my phone !!!
I wonder why that water was so dirty
The most enjoyable live footage I've seen. Probably the very best. Thank you very much. Absolutely awesome ❤❤❤
That was absolutely amazing footage. 👏 BRAVO 👏 Great catch!!! So beautiful!!!
In 1991 in Wellfleet harbor on Cape Cod, a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins started playing and interacting with a few of us boaters. I was/am very familiar with the area. I was in a Cat boat with my brother and parents and jumped off in to the shallows near the breakwater. 3 of them came over and just slowly swam back and fourth around me and let me touch them as they drifted by on their sides sort of. I was 13, terrified, and I’ll never forget it. It was incredible!
- Oysterthief Drone footage or didn't happen.
@@joejoejoe7691 Drone footage.... from 1991. That's not even a good joke.
SWIMMERS: AAAAHhhhhhh, Im gonna die. ORCAS: These poor creatures tails have been cut in half! Jr. Don't stare at the handicapped person.
OK strange baby. were you abandoned in the woods and raised by Hill Billies?
@@cliffcox7643 Yes. Yes they were.
Absolutely MAGNIFICENT footage!
I believe the swimmer is used to these sea creatures and has a good relationship to them. Be kind and kindness will come back to you.
THEY WAS TRYING TO TELL THE SWIMMER HE WAS SWIMMING THE WRONG DIRECTION TO GET TO SHORE
At around 4:20 So do behave dogs
they are carnivorous predators, its thinking about eating that human
Where the Orca hooks around in front of the swimmer who then pauses it could only be that
Exactly, the orca kept going for the shore almost making herself in danger, you can see her in the sands
Its a women.
I think that swimmer would love a copy of this
The orcas would love a few screen grabs too to show their friends.
kzhead.info/sun/hdWcf8WjkKWhhGw/bejne.html
@@Sadon06 Thanks for that, fills in a bit more to the whole story. Truth be known I do not know, I think they were curious about this creature (Human) and they perhaps also wanted to say Hello. They knew she was no threat to them and just politely said hello. John, Australia.
like seals
Useless. This dumbass was devored by two angry and hungry orcas two days after.
I adore this footage. I watch it every time it pops up! ty for sharing this amazing footage
Absolutely incredible footage!
amazing how well she was so composed while the Orca's checking her out.
Tv interview with woman >60 She wasn't afraid at all. If anything, was buzzing on the whole thing while swimming. She said at one stage they were so close, literally, looking at each other eye to eye. She commented on how big the Orcas eye was lol. She was lovely.
I would have crapped my wetsuit and died 😂😂😂🇨🇦
Louise T 😂
It is So impressive, how effortlessly these big animals move in water: So fast and so fluid and yet it seems, they weren't even moving much. That's nature, that's efficiency, beautiful ! :)
This is what peak performance looks like
Well...thats what they're made for
@@mingw2304 inb4 some atheists responding with "ackshually"
ngentotsemua the fact that you think Ming’s statement was automatically implying a god should say enough about you lol. He might have or might not have been implying it. I’m not quite sure. But whales were “made” that way, whether it was a god or just the complex way of nature and the laws that abide nature.
That’s what they say about me when I walk on earth
I can't imagine a more magical feeling than this. What a gift from God to be blessed to swim with these gentle giants. The swimmer has obviously built a foundation with these Orcas to be accepted into their pod. A mother animal,.ANY MOTHER will kill to protect her baby. She feels NO THREAT what so ever. What a beautiful video. Thank you❤
Amazing footage, thank you for sharing. I'm envious of the swimmers incredible and possibly once in a life time experience.