A group of friends visiting the West Coast from Las Vegas couldn’t have timed their whale-watching photo any better.
The “most incredible candid shot we’ve ever seen from one of our trips” was taken Monday off Newport Beach as the passengers were aboard the Ocean Explorer, Davey’s Locker Whale Watching Communications Manager Jessica Rodriguez said.
“A humpback whale breached so close that it splashed some guests with water as it crashed back down, sending excitement and laughter across the boat,” Rodriguez said. “It was a moment of pure joy and perfect timing, capturing the thrill of a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.”
Video of the event also captured the oohs and aahs from the passengers who got soaked on board the vessel…