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Video of an up-close encounter with humpback whale in Australia wows people

The video is posted on the official Instagram page of Australian tourism department.

Published on: Aug 16, 2021, 11:21:12 IST
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In today’s edition of incredible videos that may make you gasp in wonder, here is a clip of an encounter of a cruise team with a humpback whale in Australia. Shared on Instagram, the videos is an absolutely delight to watch.

The image is taken from the video of the humpback whale encounter. (Instagram/@australia)
The image is taken from the video of the humpback whale encounter. (Instagram/@australia)

The video is posted on the official Instagram page of Australian tourism department. “Just popping by to say g'day! The team at @seaworldcruises were over the moon with this up-close encounter with some friendly #HumpbackWhales,” reads a part of the caption they shared. The video shows a whale gliding through the waters.

Take a look at the post:

The video was shared about eight hours ago. Since being posted, it has accumulated nearly 3.1 lakh views and the numbers are quickly increasing. People had a lot to say about this amazing encounter.

“Wow,” wrote an Instagram user. “Amazing experience,” shared another. “So beautiful,” expressed a third. Many also shared heart emoticons to express their reactions.

What are your thoughts on the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More