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Incredible moment a humpback whale approaches a boat of very excited tourists

Sarah Carty
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A bunch of tourists were left squealing with delight when a humpback whale approached their tour boat.

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During a tour of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, the humpback whale obviously became intriqued by the boat of camera-laden tourist and decided to go up and check them out.

The curious humpback whale came right up to the boat of tourists.
The curious humpback whale came right up to the boat of tourists.

The video above shows the whale floating on the surface, almost within touching distance of the excited tourists, who let out remarks such as "Oh my god," and "That is just" as the massive mammal made it's way around the vessel.

Tourist Donna Huskins said the whales were so close they could almost touch them.

Tourists were delighted with the close encounter.
Tourists were delighted with the close encounter.

The captain of the boat noted that whales don’t usually come so close and was very surprised by their interest in the boat and the passengers.

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