The now-viralvideoshows the couple swarmed by Southern right whales.
Meanwhile, Osta looks concerned, as he hopes the whales won’t knock them off the paddle.
A handful ofadditional videosshow them trying to stay very still as the whales first approach them.
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Hi, beautiful, gorgeous, the woman greets one of the mammals.
Throughout the footage, Gioielli continues to laugh nervously.
Despite being only inches away, they both felt it was best not to touch them.
The man says, I want to get out of here.
It’s coming… With the belly up.
In the end, they made it safely to shore, having experienced a once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting.
Looking back at the experience, Osta has described it as a gift from the universe.
It was amazing to live that experience, hesaid.
From June through December, the Southern right whales breed and socialize in the area near Puerto Madryn.
That’s why, every year, whale aficionados make their way to the region.
Ultimately, he just wants to boost the image of such a magical place.
I want the whole city to benefit from this publicity, headded.
I love my city, I live here.
Taken by Mariana Gioielli and Paolo Osta, the videos show a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
Looking back at the experience, Osta has described it as a gift from the universe.
He says, It was amazing to live that experience.
