Swimmers ‘life-changing experience’ with orca off Coromandel beach | 1News

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  • Judie Johnson was swimming along Hahei Beach when she found herself encircled by a pod of orca.
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  • @Laitalafraise
    @Laitalafraise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1887

    "Orcas have never attacked humans in the wild," only in captivity. Gee, I wonder why!

    • @Texas240
      @Texas240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

      Because they are very intelligent and social. They go insane when in captivity. None of that matters, though, as long as the tricks they do are cool!

    • @explosivedolphinz8710
      @explosivedolphinz8710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      That being said they shouldn’t even be messed with in the wild. Apex predators that are very unpredictable

    • @tammyshuttleworth4465
      @tammyshuttleworth4465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      YA NO KIDDIN. 😎👍

    • @wufongtanwufong5579
      @wufongtanwufong5579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      @Down the She never nearly got mauled. If they wanted to maul her they could have easily done so.
      They harmed her the exact amount they wanted to. Which was not at all.

    • @DurzoBlunts
      @DurzoBlunts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@wufongtanwufong5579 multiple first hand accounts of orcas messing with scientists and expedition teams up north. Even: Hans Kretschmer with requiring 100 stitches

  • @sevenrats
    @sevenrats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2548

    She was ironically the safest human in any ocean at that moment. No shark was getting anywhere close to her.

    • @politicallycorrectredskin796
      @politicallycorrectredskin796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Sharks are barely any more dangerous to humans than Orcas. If they mistake you for prey, otherwise not. If you swim down to a great white for instance it will never hurt you. Only if you flail on the surface while vaguely shaped like a seal.

    • @sevenrats
      @sevenrats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      @@politicallycorrectredskin796 Some sharks will prey on humans.

    • @politicallycorrectredskin796
      @politicallycorrectredskin796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@@sevenrats Not really. They will sometimes bite humans to find out what they are. If you get stressed and afraid it will excite them and increase the chance of them confusing you with prey. Stay calm and they are like tame dogs.

    • @SocietyUnplugged
      @SocietyUnplugged 4 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      ​@@politicallycorrectredskin796 If sharks kills by mistake or not doesn't change anything to the level of safety. There are also no cases of (wild!) orcas killing humans. It's not even close to "barely", it's a lot more dangerous to swim with sharks.

    • @politicallycorrectredskin796
      @politicallycorrectredskin796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@@SocietyUnplugged It's really not. Most people are just idiots.

  • @valeh1364
    @valeh1364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    “Actually I’m quite jealous” lol same

    • @cobusbrits2
      @cobusbrits2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I once worked underwater cutting away some steel when I got the fright of my life when I saw the head of a shark peering over my shoulder to see what I was doing. Seeing my reaction he moved off quick. But he kept hanging around and I didnt get out as the shark was only about 2m long.
      It was still unnerving to know he was around because as soon as I thought he was gone and could relax and start working, he would inevitably appear and inspect the work again - see the progress made I guess.
      Eventually I got fed up and when he was close enough and gliding past, I grab hold of the thin part just before his tailfin and squeezed. Man, they are fast and with a flick of the tail he was gone. But that was short lived, he practically bugged me afterwards like a clingey girlfriend...
      Once out of the water the other divers said to never touch them, they become super inquisitive.
      So I wont be jealous anytime soon. If they are really that close to you, its a different story altogether... an orca and I would be walking on the water...

    • @Faddymaude
      @Faddymaude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel that 100%.

    • @marko7552
      @marko7552 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      that part was hilarious, how they quicly cut in and out of her saying that, looked like a comedy skit haha

    • @mamabird4360
      @mamabird4360 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That was so funny 😂

  • @j.h.6633
    @j.h.6633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    Judy sounds like a super cool lady. Maybe the orcas sensed her cool lady vibes. 😃💜

    • @valerynna11
      @valerynna11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      My sentiment exactly! Orcas are so intelligent, and such a great personality, they knew she wasnt a seal! Just to be sure he took a little nibble on her toes... no not a seal! Lol. They also are so intuitive, yes they knew she was a very cool, good person. You are right on!

    • @bari2883
      @bari2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes wish I had a mum lile her.

    • @filipebeat
      @filipebeat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      X D

    • @martinam7806
      @martinam7806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are very empathetic also… I do believe they could feel she is no threat and she did not panic. Amazing experience 😍

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@martinam7806 right. I just found that a large portion of their brains are devoted to empathy. perhaps THAT is why they do not kill like kind. what gets me though is that these animals have tremendous bite force and they're the top apex predator. you would not know that watching them here, huh?

  • @adatshhc
    @adatshhc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1114

    This woman has nerves of steel!

    • @NoMoStatic
      @NoMoStatic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      ad mobile4 I was going to say she had balls of steel, but yea let’s go with nerves lol

    • @SuperfastDawg
      @SuperfastDawg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I know I'd have probably warmed up my wetsuit, if you know what I mean.

    • @Swarmah
      @Swarmah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Actually nope, hundreds of thousands of people swim with orcas each year, i have done it twice. I have been diving with sharks, well thats scary, but orcas, there is nothing to be afraid of.
      Its not nerves of steel to swim with orcas, is cowardice of chicken to not swim with them.

    • @adatshhc
      @adatshhc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@Swarmah Hundreds of thousands you say. I would love to know your statistical reference for that one.

    • @user-ul5gi9yw9t
      @user-ul5gi9yw9t 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s Kiwi’s for ya!

  • @billwatcheshere
    @billwatcheshere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +997

    "Dolphins with a fancy paint job", bahahahaaaaa

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      female splaining...

    • @williamjordan5554
      @williamjordan5554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @Numinous123 not what seals say

    • @evolutionhasevidenceopinio5234
      @evolutionhasevidenceopinio5234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jacob Zondag or as dumb as a box of hammers, jacob zondag

    • @MUFC1933
      @MUFC1933 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bill Struensee hahahahaha

    • @kermit56780
      @kermit56780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Killer Whales.. Harmless with a fancy paint job hahahahaha

  • @balletshoes
    @balletshoes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Mother Orca took pity on Judy, she said: 'Don't be sad your friends aren't here, I will swim with you, Judy.' So wonderful!

    • @efraimsoloway4420
      @efraimsoloway4420 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      she probably hangs out there a lot and actually noticed that the other friends werent there. im not counting that out

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who knows? But I believe it was a teaching experience by the Mother of the juveniles. Judy was never in any danger & she knew that. What an incredible experience! She was an excellent swimmer too! I'd later heard that she was 61 years old at the time.

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I absolutely believe that Orcas can be intelligent enough to sense loneliness! I’ve read a whole part of their brain is about processing emotions! When they show the white of their bellies it’s a sign of being friendly and curious. They look up to us like we are so amazed by them!

    • @beanutbutterbaus
      @beanutbutterbaus หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww ❤️

  • @rerewest4703
    @rerewest4703 5 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    If she had a BUCKET LIST this swim beat anything she would have had on it.

    • @solmnb
      @solmnb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeaah!! i was thinking the samee

  • @dennetofferman371
    @dennetofferman371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    "BIG Dolphins wit a fancy paintjob" WHAHHAH brilliant

    • @ykim8545
      @ykim8545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I once read someone said “orca is Venom on dolphins” ,I fainted 😅. If you ever watched the movie “venom” when Tom Hardy transition to Venom with white patches and teeth like mouth- then you will know why she said so, but this one “ big dolphin with fence paint job” is really lovely!

    • @m.rodrigolemus6224
      @m.rodrigolemus6224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah... And a Nasty Bite that can kill a Great White Shark 😉

    • @No1reallydies
      @No1reallydies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      M. Rodrigo Lemus orca is not the only dolphin that can kill whales, and sharks. Most of them can do it . Yet you are heavily mistaken if you believe one single orca could take down a Great white shark friend

    • @karthik_sivakumar
      @karthik_sivakumar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      they kill dolphins and porpoises for food too... so, no thank you, I will rather stay on land than swim with these behemoths...

    • @ecas4315
      @ecas4315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@karthik_sivakumar they don’t attack humans in the wild

  • @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax
    @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    I bet her friends who were supposed to swim with her that day and did not show up, are kicking themselves for missing out on this once in a lifetime experience!

    • @martialme84
      @martialme84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lazy training partners... We´ve all had them. ^^

    • @davidgibson4486
      @davidgibson4486 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TH-camSearch ToxicVaccines ToxicFluoride, HIV HOAX everything happens for a reason

    • @AfroGaz71
      @AfroGaz71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@davidgibson4486 I think you took a wrong turn. Lol

    • @evolutionhasevidenceopinio5234
      @evolutionhasevidenceopinio5234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davidgibson4486 things happen & unevolved brains attach magic to it.
      Unless of course you were referring to, say, letting an object go & it falls, sure, what we call gravity is the reason, or when applying for a scientific research position, you mention you believe the Earth is flat, that's the reason you didn't get the job.
      Events in that sense have causes.

    • @oober3690
      @oober3690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I bet they’re not.

  • @codygainz6981
    @codygainz6981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +574

    Orcas are really smart and dont really attacks humans... unless they are put in a tank and forced to do tricks then they will want to rip you in half XD

    • @IndomitableT
      @IndomitableT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      cody garton. Indeed and rightly so. Most people would have the same response🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️🐬🐋

    • @seeker5736
      @seeker5736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      cody garton . You can't blame the animal for that.

    • @tangalicious1278
      @tangalicious1278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thanks cody

    • @savagedabs8536
      @savagedabs8536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Bella Donna I often wonder if they might have an even broader range of emotions than humans because they are clearly more intelligent than us.

    • @casaamaril
      @casaamaril 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can't blame em

  • @Sage.....
    @Sage..... 5 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    I'm so glad she had this experience, really happy for her :)

    • @valerynna11
      @valerynna11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My heart is still tickling for her! Awesome experienceà

    • @SuperSaiyanScandinavian
      @SuperSaiyanScandinavian ปีที่แล้ว

      I never got to experience this, so I hope you're sad for me :(

  • @jkaz7509
    @jkaz7509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Beautiful, orcas do not attack in the wild because they haven’t suffered from psychosis enducing SeaWorld. What a wonderful story and experience for her!!

    • @phantasticmrphasma9874
      @phantasticmrphasma9874 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Apparently they’ve been attacking boats in (i think) Spain.. something/s has obviously happened that was traumatic for the local orcas with boats.. i’d be worried that they’ll attack the humans too for the same reason/grudge. Other than that, yes its unheard of for orcas to attack. They just know we are their cousins and family is everything 😊

    • @patsweeney4220
      @patsweeney4220 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phantasticmrphasma9874 I mean, to your point, their ignorance is our bliss. If There was Orca News Network, and word got out what we do to them... this lady would have been martyred.

    • @GodSmacked75
      @GodSmacked75 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let me guess, you're one of those weird ass PETA people

    • @patsweeney4220
      @patsweeney4220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@GodSmacked75 I like the snake videos you posted....
      Where... you're not moving...
      But breathing like you just were made to do a 20 flight stair case.
      NOICE!

    • @OregonCrow
      @OregonCrow ปีที่แล้ว

      Animals do what they want, luckily the weren't super hungry.

  • @waakkeuppp
    @waakkeuppp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    The mom orca nibbled at Judy’s feet out of curiosity and decided to watch and learn/teach her calf by swimming with her. 🤯 orcas are so brilliant and amazing.

    • @bari2883
      @bari2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Teach her calf what though? How to nibble on toes.

    • @Aden_III
      @Aden_III 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@bari2883 how to identify humans

    • @christuspilatus
      @christuspilatus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@Aden_III You know what? You are prob correct about that.
      I live in Norway and have been out at boat with them by random occasion.
      They are the most amazing animals i know of. I really wish to swim with some one day.

    • @nowthenzen
      @nowthenzen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      maybe she was curious about 'feet'? marine animals don't have them and most human divers use flippers. Actual human feet may have been unique for her

    • @kurtsaidwhat
      @kurtsaidwhat ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If an orca nibbled she wouldn’t have feet anymore lol

  • @Blindsyde5762
    @Blindsyde5762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I like that they showed interest and trust in her , so she reciprocated and got back in with them. Beautiful.

  • @judyscheiber3661
    @judyscheiber3661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    How lucky! You can see by the largest Orca's body movement she is enjoying being with Judy. Amazing. A point in space and time to connect. Neither will ever forget it.

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes they roll over in a submissive position and show their white bellies like dogs when being friendly! They are so smart! Makes me wonder if they sensed she was lonely because her swim pals didn’t come!

    • @tula1433
      @tula1433 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kshepard52you can do research boo. It’s a known thing that when they show their belly and leave their mouth open they are being friendly and curious.

  • @evulmievl
    @evulmievl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    Not only do i wish i had that experience, i wish i lived where she lives. She has it pretty good if her daily routine is swimming in the ocean.

    • @craigkaschan4822
      @craigkaschan4822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I live near the beach and go months without seeing it. I would say we take it for granted.

    • @acadian101
      @acadian101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would take swiming in a nice clear lake over the ocean ANYTIME ,,nothing like this in lakes hehe , no waves , no currents , can't beat it

    • @pietpompies6642
      @pietpompies6642 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@acadian101 There are waves and currents in big lakes, though nothing that will eat you alive, outside of Africa, Asia, Australia and North and South America, maybe. Like Gators, Crocs, Hippos... who else can add to the list?

    • @acadian101
      @acadian101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pietpompies6642 i canada we dont have crocs, hippos gators, big snake etc...sure there are some lake with currents but nothing to kill you..nice prestine water with nothing to worry about unlike the oceans

    • @pietpompies6642
      @pietpompies6642 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@acadian101 Bears?

  • @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax
    @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    "Wait a minute: They eat seals, and I am wearing a dark suit !!" 😂

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hahaha. That's the biggest misconception people have. They don't know different Orca ecotypes have particular prey they hunt.

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Smack must have missed my "Hahaha".

    • @emmanuelgraphic22
      @emmanuelgraphic22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They're too smart. They can recognize dark skin seal from swimmer wearing a dark wet suit...

    • @paullangford8179
      @paullangford8179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The orca around the Coromandel Peninsula go for fish, about the size of leg, and are effectively "big dolphins". CUrious, but not interested in humans.

    • @iswearallthetime
      @iswearallthetime 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Orca are smarter than that hehe but yeah a big thing eating a smaller thing is usually the order of things hahah

  • @guybrooks3480
    @guybrooks3480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Her "regular " friends didn't show up , so , some new "friends" did ,
    I AM SOOO JEALOUS !😭😓😭😭😭🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @wizzardofpaws2420
    @wizzardofpaws2420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The original video is so spectacular. She is a beautiful swimmer with beautiful strokes. Seeing the curious orcas come up to her was outstanding and a wonderful thing to see!

  • @aremedyproject9569
    @aremedyproject9569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    I woulda gone back in too. You can’t buy that kinda wonderful.

    • @kek3908
      @kek3908 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Michael Moretti Amen to that. She was literally swimming with a bus that could eat her. Yikes.

    • @MegNotTheStallion
      @MegNotTheStallion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      She experienced my lifelong dream. I'd never want for anything if that happened to me. I am so envious

    • @702TifosiGambler
      @702TifosiGambler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      preach

    • @jamiehamm3676
      @jamiehamm3676 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't think I would have ever gotten out! Man, what an awesome experience for sure.

    • @kurt168
      @kurt168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sounds very white of you

  • @zima9hy
    @zima9hy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    My God, that is the best feel good story of the year. Absolutely wonderful to see a majestic animal like that enjoying life around the world which we humans seem to be destroying.

    • @CD-pk7xr
      @CD-pk7xr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol always a negative comment in these types of videos. I enjoy reading just to see how negative people think.

    • @helentaylor7132
      @helentaylor7132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CD-pk7xr It was positive with a healthy dose of realism.

    • @Readysetgo2007
      @Readysetgo2007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@CD-pk7xrIsn't it the truth though? Maybe this was meant as a reminder that we should do something about that. :P

  • @theultimatetowerofterrorre301
    @theultimatetowerofterrorre301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Judie is fortunate to have had such an experience. Judie is smart for exercising regularly. Judie is in great shape.

    • @MaDrung
      @MaDrung ปีที่แล้ว

      Judie is a leader and head of orgy club, so she has to be in great shape to bend with unnatural finnese.

    • @EsotericOccultist
      @EsotericOccultist ปีที่แล้ว

      She's probably a firecracker in the sack

  • @aviatrix91
    @aviatrix91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Love this description! "They're just dolphins with a fancy paint job!"

  • @Goatboysminion
    @Goatboysminion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Respect and envy! What a magical moment. And with three Orcas there, no Great White Shark with an ounce of self-preservation is gonna come near them!
    Bloody Hell New Zealand, you've done it again!

    • @michaelgaskell2031
      @michaelgaskell2031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes if your a great white well time is uo

    • @michaelgaskell2031
      @michaelgaskell2031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Up

    • @bari2883
      @bari2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But these orcas eat sting ray and tooth fish. So sharks wouldn't be afraid of them in this part of the ocean.

    • @Goatboysminion
      @Goatboysminion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bari2883 Mate you are so wrong. Every shark shits itself when Orcas are around. Even Great Whites!

    • @bari2883
      @bari2883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Goatboysminion ok. Was thinking that if sharks in that area had never experienced orcas as a predator wouldn't necessarily be afraid of them. But sharks would be wary anyway. Cheers for the info.

  • @gwenscott206
    @gwenscott206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I'm jealous too...
    Im sure that must have been such an incredible feeling...you are such a sweet lady, good for you, I'm truly happy you.
    🐬🐬🐬

  • @phillipmullins1496
    @phillipmullins1496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Thank you Judy and Dylan for sharing your truly amazing and beautiful experience with us all. How wonderful it must have been for both of you. My most sincere congratulations on some absolutely incredible footage . I envy you both

  • @debrakleid5752
    @debrakleid5752 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    She had a higher risk of being attacked by a dog than a wild orca. I loved the expert saying they were dolphins with a fancy paint job. I’m actually quite jealous that she got to swim with 3 orcas!

  • @fw1421
    @fw1421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Orcas in the wild have never harmed a human. They are very intelligent,and were enjoying swimming with her. I envy her the experience. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @Tugela60
      @Tugela60 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Orcas are wild animals. And like all wild animals they are dangerous. Leave them alone, they are NOT tame pets.

    • @garden_creature
      @garden_creature ปีที่แล้ว

      Bitch that's a whole new sentence. Nobody said anything about them being pets 😂

    • @Magic-V8-P71
      @Magic-V8-P71 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Tugela60 We are just as wild to them as they are to us, in fact we enslave them whenever we feel like it.
      Learning what they are saying to each other and communicating them is a big deal and something that's currently in the works. They are NOT pets nor are they "wild animals." They are conscious and understand much more about the world than we think they do.

  • @khackney
    @khackney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Wow. An experience of a lifetime. Judie seems like a really good person.

  • @cuhurun
    @cuhurun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    What an amazing experience... such beautiful, calm creatures.

  • @seanw8476
    @seanw8476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    **Films nature**
    Government: do you have a permit for that?

    • @martialme84
      @martialme84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *Flies a drone right into endangered animals, hurting them in the process*
      Government: Stop that!

    • @amacuro
      @amacuro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a safety issue. A drone that falls on someone's head can kill them.

    • @fw1421
      @fw1421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Zeann Dub yea,I hate that government thinks they can outlaw anything they want to. Get a permit? 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻

    • @NatzTalk
      @NatzTalk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @chrisz0619
      @chrisz0619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We are not even remotely free. Only the very wealthy

  • @tonepatron2155
    @tonepatron2155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm glad Judy got to experience that. :)

  • @crochetbabe829
    @crochetbabe829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    To look in the eyes of a huge Orca whale like that, to be that close,I would have fainted. This woman is truly Amazing and full of bravery and strength. I can swim but never swam in an ocean before ....

    • @columbusohio72
      @columbusohio72 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cut it out and do research on orca lol

    • @atomicninja1818
      @atomicninja1818 ปีที่แล้ว

      @columbusohio72 you don't have to say it rudely you know? 🤦‍♂️

  • @user-lu9hq6jv4v
    @user-lu9hq6jv4v 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good for you, Judy! Most amazing story I heard at fifty five; you were brave and connected to our amazing universe in a way like no other- you are beautiful!

  • @justinsane5695
    @justinsane5695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Beautiful, what an amazing chance to be at peace with these animals. You are blessed.

  • @ykim8545
    @ykim8545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    If you see most documentary about orca hunting, you will see how gentle these orcas are. Good people met good orcas.

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      All Orca ecotypes have different hunting techniques. Some charge the shoreline. Some carousel herring. Some rush a floating piece of ice. All are gentle giants to humans. In the wild anyway.

    • @mucsalto8377
      @mucsalto8377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Arun
      People often make the misconception that Orcas and humans have some sort of mystical connection where an Orca would never harm a human due to the fact that there have been no fatal attacks recorded in the wild. This is actually a very dangerous way to perceive Orca. Orcas actually branch off into habitual pods and nomadic pods. The nomadic pods are known for eating large mammals, sharks and seal and they are particularly fond of liver. While the habitual pods are more likely to feed on fish exclusively. The reason why Orca are not known for attacking or eating humans is because they are one of the few species on earth that are taught how to hunt by their families. Their hunting is learned behavior that is passed down generationally.
      Generally they are not around humans and are not swimming with humans on a regular basis. They also don't have some sort of sonar or special way to detect your internal makeup like sharks do for example, rather they have excellent underwater vision and use their eyes to spot prey in combination with their camouflaged skin that makes harder to spot at night. It isn't that they wouldn't attack a human or won't eat a human, it's that they have not learned to hunt them. It is wise to not think swimming with Orca is a good idea. Life is not a disney movie and these wonderful animals are the apex predators of the entire ocean and should be respected as such. The don't have any magical connection with humans and all it will take is the wrong place at the wrong time in combination with a bunch of curious Orca that want to experiment for a tragic accident to occur.

    • @24HourGeorge
      @24HourGeorge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those orcas pimp slap seals till it’s skin falls off

    • @rottweilerfun9520
      @rottweilerfun9520 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mucsalto8377 , They actually do have sonar and can tell your inner makeup. They can tell if you're male or female, and even if a woman is pregnant. Their brains are incredible . Watch " Blackfish " , it's very interesting and you will mearn a good bit about Orcas.
      Sharks do not have sonar. To echolocate they need to be able to send a sound out to reflect back off of an object , sharks can't do this.

  • @KelleyBroussardMackaig
    @KelleyBroussardMackaig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    So, so, so, SO beautiful. What a precious experience it must have been!

  • @VocalEdgeTV
    @VocalEdgeTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve watched this so many times. Very joyous.

  • @michaelgrayson7400
    @michaelgrayson7400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That woman is so blessed to have had that encounter with the Orca's. Never heard of a Orca attacking a human in the wild. Keep me locked up and I'm gonna attack somebody too first chance i get. No great white shark is gonna come near you with an Orca there, probably no shark will come near. LOL

    • @cryptozoomauler5505
      @cryptozoomauler5505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, sharks are usually solitary hunters, so they would want to have a go at the calves but the mother would make them "run" for sure.

    • @DurzoBlunts
      @DurzoBlunts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hans Kretschmer

  • @stevegant7286
    @stevegant7286 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    In captivity the Orcas attack their handlers because of stress, but in the wild they don't have that stress. She was perfectly safe, and she was safe from Great White Sharks too! No white Shark is going to come 100 miles of her with those Orcas around that's for sure! What a magnificent creature, and so intelligent and powerful!

  • @fitzyholden1036
    @fitzyholden1036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Best swimming mates to have if worried about sharks.

  • @cornelius4775
    @cornelius4775 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So jealous. watched it over and over. amazing. Judy, you know how incredibly fortunate you are for having had this. May you win the lotto already

  • @pauldinardo1537
    @pauldinardo1537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I adore these Orcas. Such very intelligent animals And they are very well known for their incredible friendliness towards human beings. They have been known to have many friendly encounters with humans. And reported cases where protected people from shark attacks
    A very very special animal indeed

  • @potita24
    @potita24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    swimmers should not approach orcas? but it was the orcas who apoeach the swimmer!!

    • @movinon1242
      @movinon1242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She left the water once they arrived. Then she returned to the water.

    • @jaromor8808
      @jaromor8808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      who's fkin to forbid you interacting with other creatures... fuck that

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      It's a law to protect both humans, and Orcas. If Orcas swim towards you, it's fine. It's recommended that you get out of the water, although many don't. I know I wouldn't. If you see them swimming, you shouldn't get in the water with them. That interrupts their daily routine. It's to help protect the Orca.

    • @rowgun5212
      @rowgun5212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very wisely said.

    • @lovelydiva06
      @lovelydiva06 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well obviously if they approach you that’s different but this warning is for those who after seeing this may wanna go out try and find wild orcas and approach them when they shouldn’t, there’s been no known attack of orcas on humans but that doesn’t mean we should go approaching them thinking you can just swim and have fun with them like this lady

  • @CaffeAddict
    @CaffeAddict 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A very good and strong swimmer she is.

  • @user-re7eu9hq6r
    @user-re7eu9hq6r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fabulous! What a beautiful moment! Cherish it forever! 🥰

  • @tammyshuttleworth4465
    @tammyshuttleworth4465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    WOW...WHAT A BREATH TAKING ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!! WATCHING THE VIDEO MADE MY HEART SWELL, THEN MELT LIKE A POPSICLE. HUGS FROM CANADA🇨🇦❤ 🏊‍♀️🐬

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those Orca pods around NZ gotta be the friendliest in the world. Dr Ingrid Visser look her up she's based here and is always in the water with them as well. Probably every one of them around the island knows her! What an experience, huh?

    • @tammyshuttleworth4465
      @tammyshuttleworth4465 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leecowell8165 That is absolutely 💯 incredible!! ❤️

  • @geemail369
    @geemail369 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    "When nobody else turns up to swim with me, i'mma take the next best thing!" 🤙🏻

  • @adamhopkinson7324
    @adamhopkinson7324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely love this. What an awesome experience. The lady wasn't phased one bit

  • @user-rx8xf2qr5w
    @user-rx8xf2qr5w ปีที่แล้ว

    🙌🏽
    Thanx for posting. Love from Canada🇨🇦!

  • @Dave-zy6de
    @Dave-zy6de 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She might be the bravest person on the planet. Love her spirit.

  • @ChristieAnnMusic
    @ChristieAnnMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "They are just big dolphins with a fancy paint job" hahahaha

  • @adayinthelife5772
    @adayinthelife5772 5 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Had to throw in the rules at the end there lol.

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This type of footage goes international. Unfortunately, there are idiots out there who could do harm to Orca. New Zealand Orca in particular are already endangered. So, they're highly protected. Laws can suck sometimes. But, they help protect Orca.

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Michael Moretti that's true. I agree with you.

    • @slickspidey
      @slickspidey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Michael Moretti because ppl are idiots

    • @voidremoved
      @voidremoved 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slickspidey yeah like the asshole you replied to for example

    • @michaelanderson3294
      @michaelanderson3294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A day in the life Its just the NZ msm twits no one takes any notice of them.

  • @lauwilliams-hn8qs
    @lauwilliams-hn8qs 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "..they're just BIG dolphins with a fancy paint job." Love this description..♥.

  • @MargotDemi
    @MargotDemi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “Actually I’m quite jealous” GIRL SAME 😂😂

  • @lagunamusic7686
    @lagunamusic7686 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Damn that lady is a straight badass, 99.9% people wouldn’t be down to swim with wild Orcas completely out of the blue like that.
    She’s not part of some crew that was planning a dive with Orcas.
    These things just peekaboo surprised her.
    They must have realized she was special.
    At that moment you are completely trusting your life that a wild animal could end you in half a second and she thought nobody was there so if it happened in her mind nobody would even know what happened to her.
    Incredible.

  • @islandbirdw
    @islandbirdw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, closest I’d seen was ocean kayakers with a guide video tape of orca surfacing and turning on its side to look at the kayakers. They are huge and powerful so I’d be shaking! But I can see how she decided to trust them, amazing.

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look up Dr Ingrid Visser. She's in these waters with these guys all the time.

  • @billieribot6339
    @billieribot6339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome footage! Judie is my new idol!!!!!! Chapeau! Hugs from Argentina

  • @timdrake1080
    @timdrake1080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Judee you are so brave you just showed the world something amazing and the people that videoed it god bless u guys this was truely amazing. 💕

  • @nazarene5680
    @nazarene5680 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They seemed to treat her as one of them. Beautiful ❤

  • @m.rodrigolemus6224
    @m.rodrigolemus6224 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was just amazing... wish I have Judie's cool and courage 🤗

  • @splinter360
    @splinter360 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Once in a lifetime experience. Would love to meet a school of these deeply intelligent and emotional creatures.

  • @Ecurlibrium-yp8zj
    @Ecurlibrium-yp8zj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Life changing - Great footage!

  • @carlfreeman6687
    @carlfreeman6687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This lady is my hero!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @santinamarie4699
    @santinamarie4699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yeah I would say that is way better than winning the lottery! How amazing! What a lucky lady

  • @21N42Photo
    @21N42Photo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s was nice of the news to share those important reminders at the end … thank you 😊

  • @rickyao7073
    @rickyao7073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible video, amazing and breath taking, thank you.

  • @2013Queen
    @2013Queen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    she was swimming in the ocean and the majestic creatures kept approaching her 💞 She didn’t freak out, she didn’t try to touch them, she just kept swimming... just keep swimming,just keep swimming, I couldn’t help it 😊 This was a once in a lifetime experience, exactly they way many would love to encounter these beautiful predators in their natural environment being inquisitive... The news didn’t see the beauty in the moment

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She could have reached out and touched them they would not have minded that one bit.But what an amazing experience, huh?

  • @dominiquestephenson195
    @dominiquestephenson195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    They felt bad that her friends didn’t show up so they kept her company!

  • @masterofwit339
    @masterofwit339 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such incredible footage!!! I commented on the original vid after watching this jaw dropping experience. The sea is terrifying yet absolutely stunning all at the same time 💙

  • @mymoonearthsun
    @mymoonearthsun ปีที่แล้ว

    The original video is of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen! I have wondered what she though about this scary but absolutely amazing once in a lifetime experience!!!🥰

  • @pc12capt
    @pc12capt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How, how amazing, I would have loved to have had that experience. She just won the lottery. Beautiful.

  • @1SaG
    @1SaG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "I'm actually quite jealous"
    Same here, lady. :)

  • @marlenaforbes-reidy9876
    @marlenaforbes-reidy9876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!! That was a once in a lifetime experience, what an amazing woman to show such calmness. She would have been the safest person in the ocean swimming with those Orca. I was privileged to swim with Dolphins once and the feeling was pure pure magic. 💖🦈💖🦈💖

  • @annemichelle8577
    @annemichelle8577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful birds eye view, thx for sharing!;)

  • @Skeeterz71
    @Skeeterz71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Orca baby: Mom can we eat it? Mom Orca: They taste good but you have to peel it first. Baby Orca: Ah mom, that is to much work.

    • @frankhumbug
      @frankhumbug 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      S G W G D, you'd probably find that the mums reply would be "they taste poop and no essential blubber (fat or oils,)" but your jokes funnier, so fair enough. 🙃

    • @rialimpe
      @rialimpe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I bet humans taste like crap

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Color Sounds
      The humans living rurally in the tropics, with a high fruit content diet taste particularly delicious, but usually need to be prepared with attention paid to the fact that there isn’t enough fat on them... using coconut oil in preparation helps with that, or just deep fry battered chunks and dip in Malaysian sweet chili sauce and serve with fruits and veggies (like you would buffalo wings with carrots and celery) for a tasty snack....

    • @SirKolass
      @SirKolass 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No son, the skinny monkys taste bad, just smell their feet instead

    • @NatzTalk
      @NatzTalk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ okay Jeffrey Dahmer much?! 🤣🤣

  • @BBartelotti
    @BBartelotti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “They’re just big dolphins
    with a fancy paint job”‼️ 🤣

  • @TheKres7787
    @TheKres7787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2 min interview for such an amazing experience, COME ON I want to hear this lady talk for a day about this, still thanks for the interview ! : p

  • @MaxwellsDemon9
    @MaxwellsDemon9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the footage and interview, also New Zealand is so beautiful.

  • @JoFlirt
    @JoFlirt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This whole video was pure comedy on several levels. Miraculous event though

  • @mamaboocee
    @mamaboocee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    In the original drone video, you could see her swim a bit faster like she was in a bit of a panic, but then you could see her slow down and enjoy the orca attention! Awesome! I am glad we heard from her about this! It was an amazing experience to see - thanks to the people who had the drone!

    • @columbusohio72
      @columbusohio72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea she probably panicked momentarily

  • @cameronwong2760
    @cameronwong2760 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    totally amazing! both oraca family and swimmer.

  • @lelleithmurray235
    @lelleithmurray235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Boy,that's a unique experience to cross off her bucket list!

  • @twohawk1203
    @twohawk1203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have dreamed of doing just this. I am amazed at her experience.

  • @temphtempg8819
    @temphtempg8819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    And of course the nanny state and it's media enforcers just had to jump in there at the end, Judge Dread would approve.

    • @chrisz0619
      @chrisz0619 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TempH TempG they can’t let you see this and have aspirations of freedom. They must remind you that you’re nothing more than a slave.

    • @mucsalto8377
      @mucsalto8377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      what a BS - if there were no regulations, dumb tourist would harass orcas as they do with other animals. Remember the guy pulling a shark out of the water to take a selfie? That kind of people. Last month a women was hurt, swimming with a humpback wale and getting to close as he turned. She is hospitalized now. Regulation was 50 meters distance but she neglected that. Bad ending.

  • @kimberlycrouch7228
    @kimberlycrouch7228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do hope the guy with the drone gave her a copy so she can re-experience this whenever she wants! How wonderful!

  • @BeulaBellafonte
    @BeulaBellafonte ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Big dolphins with a fancy paint job.” Best description of orcas I’ve ever heard 😂

  • @moptisevare183
    @moptisevare183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome experience...a bit scary at first I am sure. Open water swimming can be so rewarding.
    I swim in lakes in the Pacific Northwest (surface water is often a black mirror) and once in a while a bald eagle will fly by me. Not as cool as Judy's but still priceless to catch these moments of respect towards nature.
    BTW Judy's a pretty good swimmer from what i could see of a strokes.

    • @benzamg32m68
      @benzamg32m68 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it takes alot Id imagine to remain calm

  • @tylerbrown2567
    @tylerbrown2567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    And people say getting old sucks!!. This was probably the most magical experience of this woman's life, and it happened in her seniorhood!

    • @americandesi2k5
      @americandesi2k5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn bro, getting older sucks though frfr no 🧢

  • @lolabaker641
    @lolabaker641 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love that description, dolphins with a fancy paint job. what an amazing experience.

  • @wiliss3670
    @wiliss3670 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A bright and enlightening point in my day.. thanks to beautiful mother nature.

  • @d0sitmatr
    @d0sitmatr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Im jealous too...
    Ive had them swim within a 100 meters of me while surfing, but never anything closer.

  • @thomasdepauw
    @thomasdepauw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how at the end the news anchor was there to lay down the rules again..

    • @chrisz0619
      @chrisz0619 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thomas De Pauw the most pathetic, is that most viewing this video have ZERO problem with that. They love the government telling you what you can’t do.

    • @thomasdepauw
      @thomasdepauw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisz0619 I know man, it's sad..

    • @mucsalto8377
      @mucsalto8377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If there were no regulations, dumb tourist would harass orcas as they do with other animals, just to get their 15 minutes of fame on Insta. Remember the guy pulling a small shark out of the water to take a selfie? That kind of people. Last month a women was hurt, swimming with a humpback wale and getting to close as he turned. She is hospitalized now. Regulation was 50 meters distance but she neglected that. Bad ending.

    • @thomasdepauw
      @thomasdepauw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mucsalto8377 You're right, idiots ruin it for the rest of us.

  • @Sidtube10
    @Sidtube10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeez - what a woman - hats off to her nerves of steel. And what a 'once in a lifetime' footage!

  • @travgal9903
    @travgal9903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I saw this on Instagram recently. What an amazing experience.

  • @michaelrosspearson9756
    @michaelrosspearson9756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    That idiots comments at the end killed this amazing video.

    • @therealjebus8376
      @therealjebus8376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Michael Ross Pearson agreed, robot newsreader reminding us of man made rules, fuck the rules!!!

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know it sucks to have these rules. But, it's for the safety of both humans, and Orcas.

    • @eduardonegrao8364
      @eduardonegrao8364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly, it makes sense, this shouldn't be a routine, ofcurse is amazing, but it is arrogance to think we could predict the berravior of these animals.(sorry if english isn't right, I am actually brazialian).

    • @Bluenose352
      @Bluenose352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@eduardonegrao8364 Your English is fine. We understand Orca behavior much better than you may think we do. Their behavior has been studied for over 40 years. Their entire brain has been studied by neurologists for years. The science is amazing.

    • @wildwildItaly
      @wildwildItaly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly what I thought, what an idiotic thing to say, drones have to be blablabla.. We weren't talking about drone laws.

  • @troycambo
    @troycambo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    WOW WOW WOW
    That is akin to a religious experience.

  • @Blindsyde5762
    @Blindsyde5762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing !!! Congrats to your once in a lifetime experience!

  • @burghstrong6878
    @burghstrong6878 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was absolutely amazing!!