A Terrifying Encounter With A 25-Ton Whale In The Pacific

Published on 11/19/2018
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Figuring Out What To Do

Hauser explained her actions during the frightening moment: “I didn’t want to panic, because I knew that he would pick up on my fear. I feel a very close kinship with animals, so despite my trepidation, I tried to stay calm and figure out how to get away from him.”

Figuring Out What To Do

Figuring Out What To Do

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Time Drags By

Like any frightening encounter, time seemed to stand still for Hauser, but she realized the importance of keeping calm during the ordeal. “His eye was so wide, I was just waiting to get whacked,” she said. “But it was clear it was trying to communicate something. It felt like three hours, I just tried to stay calm so he couldn’t sense my fear.”

Time Drags By

Time Drags By

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