As teens, every generation goes through a naughty moment. Usually, around adolescence, that’s when kids straddle that awkward stage between childhood and adulthood, wanting to explore but not go too far, wanting to see what else the world has to offer while still having to obey their parents’ rules. It’s just not fair!
An attitude like that always leads to a little bit of mischief. And it’s not only humans because animals have the tendency to get up to no good when they’re not under the watchful eye of a parent. Just like teens who sneak out or come home past curfew while the adults are sleeping, young whales like to veer off course when mom is taking a nap!
This was one lucky day for two divers, and even more specifically, one diver, and you’ll see why only a few moments into the video. Australian photographer Eamon Porter was out with his drone camera when he caught an already beautiful moment of a mama humpback whale with her baby by her side.
Look closer and you’ll see that the bigger whale isn’t moving. She’s fine, she’s just sleeping, but the baby whale isn’t tired. Not one bit. The young whale is ready to take advantage of every second mom’s eyes are closed by splashing and exploring the area. There are two divers nearby fascinated by what they get to see, enjoying the show from a safe distance. But then the baby whale starts to get curious. Who are these strange animals so close by? Could they be new friends? Things to play with? You betcha!
Leaving mom behind, the precocious teen swims over to go frolic with the divers. They appear to be way more fun anyways! What happens next is truly exciting. If I was the diver in this situation, I would never forget this moment. It’s so beautiful and rare and just touches your heart.
The young whale swims under and flips backward to reveal it’s tummy to the sky while gently giving one of the divers a ride! Balanced on the whale’s belly and pectoral fin for extra leverage, it’s only a few seconds, but it’s enough to last a lifetime! Although this video has no volume, I can only imagine the diver’s thrill and delight in being able to experience this moment; I can almost hear the excitement!
Right after the encounter, the whale swims back to mom who is totally unaware that anything happened, the same way a sly teenager would get away with a little trouble!
Click on the video below to watch this unforgettable footage.
