In a remarkable incident in the Strait of Magellan, kayaker Adrian Simancas was momentarily swallowed by a humpback whale while on the water with his father. Captured on video, the scene quickly went viral as Adrian expressed terror, believing he had been eaten. Dell, nearby, encouraged his son to stay calm after the whale released him unharmed. Both made it back to shore, although Adrian worried about his father’s safety in the cold waters, underscoring the rarity of such attacks in the region and the inherent dangers of kayaking there.
"I thought I was dead, that it had swallowed me," Adrian Simancas recalled, showcasing the sheer terror he felt during the surreal encounter with the whale.
Dell Simancas reassured his son by saying, "Stay calm, stay calm," as he filmed the dramatic moment, revealing both the drama and the familial bond present.
After being released, Adrian expressed concern for his father’s safety, highlighting both his fear of the whale and the chilly waters of the Strait of Magellan.
The encounter, while unusual, led to a heartening outcome with both father and son making it back to shore unharmed—an incredible story of survival.
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