Cheeky seal hitched a ride on my kayak. 244 1

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We paddled from Hawes pier at South Queensferry to Crammond, then over to Inchcolm via Inchmickery. As we were leaving Inchcolm a very inquisitive and playful seal joined us. A amazing experience with a wild seal. This video went viral and was shown all over the world. Here is my private compilation of its reach. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=DMKp-nS2IyE "This video is managed by Newsflare. To use this video for broadcast or in a commercial player please email newsdesk@newsflare.com or call +44 (0) 8432 895 191"

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OlWhaleNZ - 6 years ago

Such a great experience. Thanks for sharing.

Jamie Watt - 6 years ago

What a cheeky foka

Josee Ramakers - 6 years ago

Maybe he wanted to be save for predators? But if not Thumbs up anyway.

Shadow Sage - 6 years ago

They are literally water dogs.

stinkyfungus - 6 years ago

Shadow Sage

Except he'll mess you up worse than any rottweiler or GSD ever could if you piss him off.
They are very cute, but make no mistake they are efficent predators, and like any wild preditory animal, can be unpredictable.

Better to keep your distance, and shoo him off gently with your paddle, safer for you... and him.

If he gets habituated to hanging with humans, someone might hurt him, and that would be a shame.

PaddleDogC5 - 7 years ago

Cool thanks for sharing

Earth Angel - 7 years ago

Awesome :))))

TheKayakingkid - 7 years ago

Glad you liked it.

Philippe Virgili - 7 years ago

Action!

Scooba HooBa - 7 years ago

it is my dad I love you so much

Tom Tyler - 7 years ago

Ahhhhhhhh

TheKayakingkid - 7 years ago

Matt Forrest I love you too son. Happy birthday for tomorrow.

Mollyarty - 7 years ago

Awww, what a cutie <3

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Emre Azizlerli - 7 years ago

Hello, I am writing from the BBC World Service regarding this video. Could you please get back to me at emre.azizlerli@bbc.co.uk Thanks, Emre

William Ramsay - 7 years ago

then an orca bursts up out the water. man you guys are lucky. beautiful moment.

Nick Ray - 7 years ago

Excellent - what a wonderful encounter. :)

M Hill - 7 years ago

Brilliant footage. Have you got a name for your friendly pet?

TheKayakingkid - 7 years ago

LOL. Yes, meet Sammy.

Goldie Dee - 7 years ago

I accidently hit one with my paddle at Aberdour years ago, fab footage. x :)

Fadeypoo - 7 years ago

Hehe what a little cracker. And a bloody heavy lad too. I've had a heron follow my route on the canal for a couple of months now. Last week whilst I stopped for a smoke and a brew he appeared and after a few minutes observation he flew down and landed on my deck. He had his back to me the whole time and occasionally glanced backwards to be sure before he took off again. It was a lovely moment. Thanks for sharing your encounter. peace