What do you imagine it is like for divers who explore the depths of the ocean? Personally, my mind immediately goes to all of the scary creatures someone could possibly encounter. There are some pretty odd ones down there, after all! Take, for example, the rarely sighted bigfin squid. But potential dangers aside, there is so much beauty to encounter under the sea. There is a reason so many folks love to dive, after all!
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While it may be difficult for us non-divers to fully understand the appeal, videos like the one below certainly help. This video was posted by the diver herself, Natalia. In this clip, we get to witness such a beautiful moment between this diver and a friendly stingray. See for yourself in the video below! And, as always, a reminder to stay safe whenever interacting with wildlife.
@natlasheras Agradezco al mar que me haya dado la oportunidad de vivir este momento. Sublime encuentro y conexión de dos seres diferentes en un instante único e irrepetible. . . 🧜🏼♀️: natlasheras . . #apnea #freediving #freedive #viral #tiktok #oceano #animales #agua #mar #vida #freedivinggirl ♬ Becoming one of "The People" Becoming one with Neytiri – James Horner
“I am grateful to the sea for giving me the opportunity to live this moment,” Natalia writes in the caption of her post.
At this moment, Natalia was starting to rise to the surface. But instead of simply watching her leave, this stingray chose to follow her. The result? A mesmerizing video of the two of them gliding through the brilliant blue ocean together. How cool is that!?
This Diver’s Emotional Interaction With a Friendly Stingray Leaves Us All in Awe
“How incredible is our underwater world,” someone points out in the comment section of the video, with another sharing, “Stingrays are my favorite. I’d be crying.”
“What a wonderful moment,” a third person adds. “He just wants to say thank you for coming and please come back.”
Have a better understanding of why so many people love to go diving? Still, if you’re anything like me, these videos are the perfect replacement for the real thing.
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