Boy has incredibly close encounter with humpback whale

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
MAHAREES, County Kerry -- Talk about an incredibly close encounter. A boy came within feet of some friendly humpback whales while boating with his dad off the Irish coast.

The look on the boy's face says it all.
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The video shows one of the whales swimming super close to the boat.

Another humpback rises from the water near 14-year-old Tomas.
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He and his dad were reportedly shaking, "not with fear, but in awe."

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