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The end of the cruise is approaching when our captain receives a radio call and clues me in that we are going to leave the site, as a \u201cbig one\u201d has apparently been seen.<\/p>\n<p>We arrive at the meeting point where other boats are already present. The stakeout begins. We\u2019re running short on time to make an observation of the giant and will have to leave shortly to return to the docks. The excitement on the boat is palpable. After waiting immobilized for about fifteen minutes, a spout of impressive height appears one nautical mile on our starboard side. Our captain redirects the boat in an instant. Five Zodiacs are now heading to the same spot. Camera in hand and eyes glued to the viewfinder, I\u2019m ready, but most of all I don\u2019t want to miss anything. Thar she blows!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Maude-\u00c9milie Bourque Sunday, August 25, 2019. 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