Listen to Story In what was nothing short of an unforgettable experience, a diver encountered a blue whale while enjoying a swim in the ocean in the Maldives. Laikko documented his experience in a breathtaking video that was posted on Instagram and has garnered over 18 million views so far. The diver, as seen in the video, was seen gliding gracefully beside the blue whale in a moment that was nothing but dreamy.
The short clip not only captures the beauty of the blue whale but also offers a rare glimpse into the wonders of marine life, captivating viewers around the world with its sheer majesty. “The best moment of my life gliding along with the largest animal on earth blue whale,” reads the caption of the post. Watch the video here: A post shared by Laikko (@layan_maldives) The spectacular sight has enthralled the internet as several viewers described it as one of the most beautiful moments ever.
“Probably one of the most beautiful moments I have ever seen in my entire life. Left me breathless,” a comment reads. Several others, however, were terrified after watching the video.
“How do people find courage to do this?! I’m terrified just looking at this.” Blue whales are majestic marine mammals found in oceans worldwide, though they primarily inhabit deep, open waters. Characterised by their long, streamlined bodies and mottled blue-grey skin, blue whales feed primarily on krill, consuming up to 4 tons daily during feeding seasons.
Their deep, resonant calls are among the loudest sounds made by any animal and can travel vast distances underwater. Blue whales are endangered due to past whaling activities and ongoing threats like ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear..
