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Genny Glassman
Tue, March 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM PDT
A day at the beach got even better for a group of surfers in California. We’re sure the surfers have seen everything out on the water — and today you can add surfing with dolphins to their list! The group was positively tickled when they realized they weren’t alone in the waves. Thankfully, another person was there and captured the whole thing on camera and the internet is awestruck!
Who hasn’t secretly wished to swim with a dolphin? This is one moment we’re sure that no one wanted to forget. Shared by ABC 7 News, the video looks like something out of a dream!
The footage is absolutely perfect. Just imagine, you head out to surf for the day and end up riding waves with real dolphins! In the clip, you can hear the person behind the camera cheering as the dolphins jump in and out of the water. Meanwhile, the surfer was trying his hardest not to run into the animal. Thank goodness they didn’t collide!
“A friendly dolphin pod joined a group of surfers as they caught some waves in California,” the video’s caption reads. “The dolphins are captured majestically leaping in and out of the water alongside the surfers at Rincon Beach.”
Commenters thought the scene was perfect. “What a magical moment for the surfers,” wrote one person. “The humans are back. Doug, show em how it’s done,” another commenter teased. “Dolphins are like dogs of the ocean. They just wanna play and run with you,” added a third commenter. “The dolphins are making the surfer get a speed boost when they swim nearby like that,” someone else added.
What to Do if You See a Dolphin in the Water
It might seem like fun and games to randomly run into a dolphin, but it has to be stressed that these are very real, very wild, animals that you probably shouldn’t bother too much. It’s best to keep about 50 yards between you and any dolphins you might see in the water. There are lots of reasons for this, but it actually stresses them out. It can also be illegal. So do yourself a favor and keep your hands to yourself.
Similarly, you want to stay still and stay quiet if you see a dolphin nearby. Dolphins are often thought of as being friendly, but that’s not necessarily the case. Some dolphins might see you as a threat and attack. Which is why you want to keep your distance and try to wait patiently for them to pass. It goes without saying that you should never feed a dolphin and you want to back away slowly from wherever you spot them.
Thankfully, none of these surfers got hurt during their encounter. But they did get a pretty cool story!
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