Incredible Moment As Whale Swims Up To Captain And Makes An Unusual Request Caught On Video

For the past 20 years, Paco Jimenez Franco has been a whale watching captain in the waters of Ojo de Liebre, a lagoon on the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. There, he’s had a front row seat to these extraordinary animals — sightings of whom Franco regards a gift. And he’s found a special way of giving back.

Let this story be today's reminder of the wonders of the world and the best qualities of being a human, being able to love and cherish our little (or giant, in this case) friends. Animals don't have to speak for us to be able to understand them. With enough patience, dedication and respect for them, we can earn their trust and in time, perhaps, form a beautiful friendship just like Franco and his whale friends. Watch video here: Facebook comments were filled with adoration for this incredible friendship. All images credit: Jerome Evangelio