Man Stunned by Unexpected Ocean Sighting on Way To Work: ‘So Lucky’

A video capturing a rare moment of whales frolicking just a few feet from the shore has captivated viewers on TikTok.
The clip, shared by @kai.glover, has amassed over 199,000 views since it was posted on October 9. Set against the scenic coastline of Perth in Western Australia, the video offers a glimpse into the natural wonder of the whales’ behavior during their seasonal migration.
The footage begins with a note reading: “POV [point of view] you wake up at 6 a.m. and are lucky enough to see this before work.”
The poster’s voice conveys his astonishment as he says: “It’s 6 a.m. I’ve just woken up and I’m going to work and there’s two whales so close to shore.” The video captures the whales flipping and gliding in the shallow water, estimated to be just two meters (around 6.5 feet) deep.
“They’re flying out of the water,” the man says, his voice filled with excitement. Another note on the screen adds: “They just came from Antarctica.”
Later, he is seen running along the beach, visibly elated, as he watches the whales continue their display. “Oh my God, that’s incredible,” he says as one of the creatures flips again.
Whale migrations provide unique opportunities for visitors to witness these marine giants in their natural habitat, says Tourism Australia, the country’s official tourism organization.
The Australian coastline is a prime location for observing numerous whale species on their annual journeys to and from Antarctica. The site notes that humpback and southern right whales can often be spotted in Western Australia’s south coast regions, including Albany, Bremer Bay, and Exmouth, during the migration season from June to November.
The journey north to warmer waters, which takes place at the end of summer, is crucial for the whales, “as young calves don’t yet have enough blubber on them to withstand the winter temperatures,” Tourism Australia says. Along the way, these majestic creatures can be seen feeding, mating, and calving in the region’s warm waters before returning south to Antarctica.
The video has sparked widespread admiration on TikTok, with users expressing their joy and wonder.
Carrie commented: “I LOVE that someone this excited by this got to be one of the lucky people that got to see it. So incredible.” Rose Alice Julia Mer echoed the sentiment, saying: “You’re so lucky to see this and so nice to see you appreciate it.”
Other viewers connected deeply with the poster’s enthusiasm. Tinaspearingjones wrote: “I feel like I’m there with you, crying watching this. Absolutely precious, thank you.”
User el.tiktok97 highlighted the rarity of such an encounter, commenting: “Like one percent of humans will experience what you just witnessed! Beautiful.”
Shannonandfourx posted: “I love how you were looking around to see if anyone else was witnessing how amazing this was. A dream for me.”
JENNIFEERRR commented, “This happiness is so contagious,” while Whatamood said: “The delight in your voice.”
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok and email. This video has not been independently verified.
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