Humpbacks Give Alaskan Boaters the Show of a Lifetime

1 年前

A fishing trip turned into an amazing whale encounter in Juneau, Alaska, last month, as a stunning breach stopped Emily Johansen and her family in their tracks, before some spectacular feeding activity had them gasping in astonishment.

Emily Johansen told Storyful they “weren’t even going to stop and watch them because we see whales all the time”. But they were sure glad they did when, after an amazing breach, a host of humpback whales suddenly surfaced, mouths agape.

“The rule is not to drive within 100 yards of whales and to turn off your engine if they swim closer to you,” Johansen said. “We immediately shut off our boat and were amazed when the group came over close to us. Must’ve been floating over a big school of krill!” Credit: @emilyjjoh via Storyful