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Kayaker Briefly Swallowed by Humpback Whale Off Chilean Patagonia

On February 8, Adrian Simancas was swallowed whole by a humpback whale while kayaking off Chilean Patagonia.
Simancas initially believed he had died and was afraid for his father's safety during the incident.
After being released, Simancas reflected that the whale might have approached him out of curiosity or to communicate something.
Simancas expressed concern for his father's safety, stating, 'I was really afraid something would happen to my dad too.

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A humpback whale 'swallows a kayak with its athlete inside' in the Chilean Strait of Magellan, in the heart of Patagonia

A whale then swallows and spits out a man who kayaked in the Strait of Magellan, in Chile. This person was practicing the sport by canoe when the cetacean emerged with his mouth open and swallowed it instantly. Luckily, the whale expelled the kayaker instantly after diving, so there is no need to lament wounded. The events took place in the Strait of Magellan, in southern Chile, an area known for its whale population and where tourists usually c…

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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VOA News

Whale swallows, then releases kayaker in Chilean Patagonia

Mammal engulfs Adrian Simancas before letting him go

8 days ago·United States

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The Oregonian

‘I thought I was dead.’ Humpback whale swallows kayaker in dramatic video

A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral.

8 days ago·Portland, United States

Humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker

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8 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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Origo

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