Splashed on porpoise: Baby whale and beachgoers get along swimmingly
It's common to splash out on a seaside trip, but these lucky swimmers coasted into an up close and personal encounter with a baby whale harbouring friendly intentions in Southern California.
The 15-18ft grey whale cruised into Dana Point Harbour on Tuesday morning, swimming into a shallow children's area appropriately called Baby Beach and circled a pier.
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