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Thread: would this qualify as a near miss ???

 

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    would this qualify as a near miss ???

    12-year old boy gets bumped by an orca ...

    http://www.newsday.com/news/nationwo...orld-headlines

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    man... talk about a close call...

    here's what i think happened (from the story):

    "I suspect that the whale that approached thought he was a harbor seal splashing,"
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    How cool!!! OK, it would be a bit scarey, but WOW!!

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    Thanks for posting the article, Bob—like the new avatar, btw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NWGratefulDiver
    12-year old boy gets bumped by an orca ...

    http://www.newsday.com/news/nationwo...orld-headlines

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    What are the odds the kid had a digital camera in housing and got some pics???

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    Orca splash

    I agree with HOLY COW!

    I got this film clip from a outrigger canoe paddling connection. I thought it looked real, what do you think?
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    Quote Originally Posted by redrover
    I agree with HOLY COW!

    I got this film clip from a outrigger canoe paddling connection. I thought it looked real, what do you think?

    I agree. No way that's faked.

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    Quote Originally Posted by roturner
    I agree. No way that's faked.

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    I just love how the experts try and dicipher why the Orcas were doing that and what the fin splashing means.....come on.....really!!!

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