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07-22-2010, 01:32 AM
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| Whale breaches onto boat - insane pic
One helluva pic.  http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/W...730/story.html  Quote:
A couple of whale watchers off the South African coast got more than they bargained for.
Various media outlets are reporting that a whale breached the surface of the ocean just metres away from the boat of Paloma Werner near Cape Town on Sunday.
Werner and her partner Ralph Mothes, both experienced sailors, were watching the 40-ton whale from a distance on Sunday when it slid closer to their 10-metre vessel.
Werner told CNN she expected the whale to swim under the boat.
The whale had other plans, however. It crashed into the boat, snapping the mast in two, but neither Werner nor Mothes were hurt.
"I just saw this huge whale come out of the water and crash against the mast of our yacht," Werner said, according to an Australian Broadcasting Corp. report.
"He ducked behind the steering wheel and we saw the whale go back into the water and the mast and the rigging all came flying towards us. It was quite a scary experience."
Southern right whales have small eyes and poor sight and rely on hearing to avoid danger.
Werner theorized to the U.S. news network that because her boat's engine was off, the whale probably couldn't hear them and took the leap not knowing they were there.
The whale didn't appear to be hurt in the accident. The couple's boat wasn't so lucky.
Werner estimates it will cost $13,000, to repair.
A passenger on a nearby boat took a spectacular photo of the event, just prior to the whale smashing into the boat.
Werner reportedly said she feels lucky that no further damage was done.
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07-22-2010, 01:50 AM
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now that is a once in a life time experience
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07-22-2010, 01:54 AM
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I wonder if there's such a thing as "whale insurance".
The rate of occurrence must be so low the monthly rate would be incredibly low.
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07-22-2010, 02:31 AM
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Moby Dick's revenge
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07-22-2010, 07:05 AM
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wow thats crazy
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07-22-2010, 08:10 AM
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sheeeeeba =.= lol.. shit.. thats just.. shit...
lol..i think i would def shit my pants, the whale looked bigger than the boat =.=
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07-22-2010, 08:29 AM
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Wow, the timing of that picture is so perfect, you'd have to wonder if it was photoshopped!
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07-22-2010, 09:44 AM
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holly shit, i'd shit my pants if i was on that boat
damn!!!
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07-22-2010, 09:49 AM
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In South Africa,
Whale hunt YOU!
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07-22-2010, 09:56 AM
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07-22-2010, 10:43 AM
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Thats gotta be waaaaaaaay better luck then getting shit on by a bird hehe
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07-22-2010, 10:44 AM
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shit that whale is huge
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07-22-2010, 10:47 AM
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07-22-2010, 11:47 AM
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Shit looks fake
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07-22-2010, 11:57 AM
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looks like a warted penis.
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07-22-2010, 12:00 PM
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07-22-2010, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jap_AV looks like a warted penis. | Too much AV for you...
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07-22-2010, 12:03 PM
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lol its a gay bashing whale look at the sail
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07-22-2010, 12:36 PM
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maybe the whale is drawn to the stick man figure.
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07-22-2010, 09:55 PM
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the whale prob wanted to mate with the boat
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07-22-2010, 10:02 PM
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haha WOW! holy crap moment.
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07-23-2010, 10:52 PM
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Amazing they managed to get a picture of it happening.
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07-25-2010, 10:51 PM
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whale didn't shoulder check...oh wait..
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07-26-2010, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by InvisibleSoul Amazing they managed to get a picture of it happening. | The photographer was stalking the daughter. The whale just got in the way.
BTW, the whale's got some serious skin issues. I guess Neutrogena doesn't do well in the ocean, LOL.
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07-26-2010, 04:27 AM
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now that's something u dont see everyday
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