Kayak and Killer Whale video at DVinfo.net

Tommy Haupfear · January 2nd, 2005, 12:05 PM

Is this for real?

http://bootprint.ca/regis_fait_du_kayak1.mpeg

Yi Fong Yu · January 2nd, 2005, 01:11 PM

certainly looks real. i heard on nature channel that killer whales often do that to objects on surface of the ocean... for what reason i can't recall... perhaps som1 can google it.

John Sandel · January 2nd, 2005, 01:31 PM

When I scrub through this frame by frame, I can see that the orca surfaces some feet away from the kayak. When it comes down, it *appears* not to touch the kayak. Of course, a splash that size would capsize the guy anyway.

As intelligent as orcas are reported to be, it's hard to believe the animal didn't know these kayakers were there. It might be mere playfulness, but just the size of the thing is frightening!

Reminds me of some PBS footage I saw a year or two ago: a few orcas were hunting seals in Alaskan shallows--exactly like wolves, when they loiter-with-intent at the edge of an elk herd. One orca caught a seal and yanked his prey so hard the seal was snapped instantly from his skin, like a bloody bullet. Amazing power.

JS

Keith Loh · January 2nd, 2005, 01:45 PM

There is a 'problem' Orca off the coast of B.C. called Luna who has been giving boats a lot of rubbing this past year. Luna was an orphan who now seems to enjoy 'interacting' with humans but now is so big its attentions are damaging boats and scaring people.

You are not supposed to approach Orcas at all in the wild. They are big, can get pissed off, and are, after all, predators. They are not known to actively go after humans but they are social and intelligent animals with all the complexity that social and intelligent beings have.

The breaching activity seen in the video is thought to be like showing off or playing, not thought to be aggressive or hunting behaviour. So if the clip is true then it looks like the kayakers were just in the wrong place at the wrong time (if they were there by accident).

John Sandel · January 2nd, 2005, 03:00 PM

I showed my wife the video & she said "I bet he had to clean out his kayak after that."

JS

John Locke · January 2nd, 2005, 09:20 PM

That clip has been bouncing around for quite awhile... about three years, I think.

It was shot in South Korea while I was living there and it became THE hot internet clip. Pretty sure it's real since it made the regular news, too.

Dylan Couper · January 2nd, 2005, 11:43 PM

When I get my new 'yak in the spring, I'm getting an explosive tipped harpoon...

Protected species.... Endangered species.... It all fits on my BBQ with the help of a hacksaw....

:) J/K of course!

mostly....

James Emory · January 3rd, 2005, 01:42 AM

That guy was lucky that the orca didn't send him flying with a good nose ramming. That is incredible footage.

John Locke · January 3rd, 2005, 01:59 AM

Dylan,

I had some grilled whale in Japan. Dee-licious! Fire up the barby and I'll bring the beer (or sake).

Dylan Couper · January 3rd, 2005, 02:49 AM

MMmmmm......
Blow hole.....
Arrrrr..... (drool)

John Locke · January 3rd, 2005, 12:08 PM

I'm just wondering...after the kayaker returned home and people asked "How was your trip?" do you think he responded:

a. I had a whale of a time.
b. It was killer.
c. The sushi is a bit too fresh there.
d. (Nothing. He just starts blubbering. [pun intended])

Dylan Couper · January 4th, 2005, 01:08 AM

a) got me laughing out loud.

January 2nd, 2005, 12:05 PM	#1
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	Kayak and Killer Whale video Is this for real? http://bootprint.ca/regis_fait_du_kayak1.mpeg

January 2nd, 2005, 01:11 PM	#2
Yi Fong Yu Trustee Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vulcan Posts: 1,564	certainly looks real. i heard on nature channel that killer whales often do that to objects on surface of the ocean... for what reason i can't recall... perhaps som1 can google it. __________________ bow wow wow

January 2nd, 2005, 01:45 PM	#4
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	There is a 'problem' Orca off the coast of B.C. called Luna who has been giving boats a lot of rubbing this past year. Luna was an orphan who now seems to enjoy 'interacting' with humans but now is so big its attentions are damaging boats and scaring people. You are not supposed to approach Orcas at all in the wild. They are big, can get pissed off, and are, after all, predators. They are not known to actively go after humans but they are social and intelligent animals with all the complexity that social and intelligent beings have. The breaching activity seen in the video is thought to be like showing off or playing, not thought to be aggressive or hunting behaviour. So if the clip is true then it looks like the kayakers were just in the wrong place at the wrong time (if they were there by accident). __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

January 2nd, 2005, 09:20 PM	#6
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	That clip has been bouncing around for quite awhile... about three years, I think. It was shot in South Korea while I was living there and it became THE hot internet clip. Pretty sure it's real since it made the regular news, too. __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

January 2nd, 2005, 11:43 PM	#7
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	When I get my new 'yak in the spring, I'm getting an explosive tipped harpoon... Protected species.... Endangered species.... It all fits on my BBQ with the help of a hacksaw.... :) J/K of course! mostly.... __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 2nd, 2005, 01:31 PM	#3
John Sandel Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: stately Eldora Road Posts: 386	When I scrub through this frame by frame, I can see that the orca surfaces some feet away from the kayak. When it comes down, it appears not to touch the kayak. Of course, a splash that size would capsize the guy anyway. As intelligent as orcas are reported to be, it's hard to believe the animal didn't know these kayakers were there. It might be mere playfulness, but just the size of the thing is frightening! Reminds me of some PBS footage I saw a year or two ago: a few orcas were hunting seals in Alaskan shallows--exactly like wolves, when they loiter-with-intent at the edge of an elk herd. One orca caught a seal and yanked his prey so hard the seal was snapped instantly from his skin, like a bloody bullet. Amazing power. JS

January 2nd, 2005, 03:00 PM	#5
John Sandel Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: stately Eldora Road Posts: 386	I showed my wife the video & she said "I bet he had to clean out his kayak after that." JS

January 3rd, 2005, 01:42 AM	#8
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	That guy was lucky that the orca didn't send him flying with a good nose ramming. That is incredible footage.

January 3rd, 2005, 01:59 AM	#9
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	Dylan, I had some grilled whale in Japan. Dee-licious! Fire up the barby and I'll bring the beer (or sake). __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

January 3rd, 2005, 02:49 AM	#10
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	MMmmmm...... Blow hole..... Arrrrr..... (drool) __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 3rd, 2005, 12:08 PM	#11
John Locke Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Austin, TX USA Posts: 2,882	I'm just wondering...after the kayaker returned home and people asked "How was your trip?" do you think he responded: a. I had a whale of a time. b. It was killer. c. The sushi is a bit too fresh there. d. (Nothing. He just starts blubbering. [pun intended]) __________________ John Locke SursumFilms.com

January 4th, 2005, 01:08 AM	#12
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	a) got me laughing out loud. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com