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Kayakers Picked Up By Whale

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Two kayakers paused to get a closer look at some whales off the coast of Argentina. They got more than a look, as one of the enormous creatures decided to give them a piggyback ride. Check out the footage above.

Video via Gisela Diaz/Storyful
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