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Swimming with Arctic Beluga Whales, Naked

Seeded on Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:31 AM EDT
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[Yes, there are photos]

Braving sub-zero temperatures, she has thrown caution — and her clothes — to the wind to tame two beluga whales in a unique and controversial experiment.

Natalia Avseenko, 36, was persuaded to strip naked as marine experts believe belugas do not like to be touched by artificial materials such as diving suits.

The skilled Russian diver took the plunge as the water temperature hit minus 1.5 degrees Centigrade.

 

 

 

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danny-3140462

The photos in the article make me think that mermaids are real. Imagination goes well with photography.

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Reply#1 - Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:24 PM EDT
CL1

Next time, please give us one for the ladies. :) ..Although, she did somewhat have a man's body (with 'moobs') with a woman's head. Still, it was special to see her swimming with the whales.

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Reply#2 - Mon Jul 4, 2011 1:27 AM EDT
Fletch-495299

That is freaking amazing, that water is so cold.

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Reply#3 - Mon Jul 4, 2011 5:14 AM EDT
Sandy Frost

Beautiful images. Thanks for posting this, Calvin!

When I read your headline, I thought "Well of course the Belugas are naked!" and I imagined one of them in a Speedo!

Hey, I want to thank you and Newsvine for standing by me all these years. Plz go to my site to see my latest honor and the progress I've made.

Thanks,

Sandy

    Reply#4 - Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:34 AM EDT
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