What do you do if you’re a seal and you fancy a rest, while swimming out at sea? Well, hitch a lift of course! That’s exactly what this cheeky character did while taking a dip in an estuary in Scotland, much to the surprise of the kayakers he snook up on.

Seal hitches kayak ride

Alistair Forrest, 40, was out paddling with a group of kayakers when he noticed the grey seal swimming alongside them. After following the group for about a mile, the inquisitive creature decided to climb aboard, waddling up onto the front of Alistair’s kayak for a rest!

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“I couldn’t believe it!” said Alistair, from Armadale in Scotland. “I was apprehensive at first as [the seal] was so heavy. But after that I was thrilled to be up so close!”

The friendly hitchhiker paused for a few moments, even giving Alistair’s hand a curious sniff, before jumping back into the water. Sounds like the perfect opportunity for a seal-fie!

Seal hitches kayak ride

Half the world’s population of grey seals make their homes around the British coasts, and they’re commonly found around Scotland. These adorable mammals have a huge layer of blubber which keeps them warm while swimming in the chilly waters of the North Atlantic Ocean

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From the looks of this seal – and its inquisitive nature – it was likely a juvenile having fun, but once full grown, they can weigh up to 300kgs. Wow!

You can check out the video, here. Enjoy!

Images: YouTube/TheKayakingkid

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  • rowan

    SO SWEET

  • Lawrence

    I never knew

  • Daisy

    Wowwwwwwwwwwww

  • Leyla

    Weird

  • Josh

    Hahhahahhahahahahah

  • FUNNY!

    I wonder did the seal win the race?

  • manny

    cool!

  • Weird barbie

    Omg that is crazy and cute

  • Bob

    So cute

  • Slay queens

    OMG it is so good

  • hi

    wow seal

  • Am

    Cute!!!

  • Addie

    huh interesting!

  • Kaya

    I want to do it

  • Silas

    that is very funny :D

  • Olivia Ritz

    That is awesome!

  • LOL seal hitched a ride OMG! That is funny and insane OMG OMG OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

  • elijah

    this is the best facts ever.

  • penguinpals

    we love your magazines

  • so funny

  • taya b

    wow that's so cool and it made me laugh!

  • Freya

    Thats funny silly seal.

  • Emily

    I love seals

  • wow that seal is so cute! i wish i was there!

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