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Irish Mirror
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Gavin O'Callaghan

Watch: Woman can't contain her excitement as humpback whale breaches water off the coast of Cork

A group of whale-lovers were left in stitches after a woman just couldn't contain her fright at seeing a breach off the coast of West Cork.

The boat full of tourists were enjoying a brilliant day out with Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours when a humpback whale made a scheduled appearance and put on a show for them.

One woman, who really couldn't contain here excitement, let out a hilarious "Oh Jesus God Almight" at full pelt and the hilarious moment was caught on camera.

The tour group said: "I think the reaction of the lady on board with us when this humpback whale breached says it all really.

"Turn up the volume!

Whale breaches water near Blasket Islands

"Courtmacsherry bay keeps on giving. No further commentary needed."

It was a "super" morning to be out in the ocean according to the group who are continuing on with tours coming into the winter.

The gang have given people a number of unforgettable moments this year and say the bay is still full of wildlife this time of year.

Minke whale gives kids brilliant fright with breach right beside boat off West Cork

Fin and humpback whales are a regular sight off the Cork coasts while there's always plenty of dolphins tailing the boats.

There's also been a lot of Bluefin Tuna lately.

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