A Boy Started Petting Something Before He Realized What It Was

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This manta ray was unafraid of humans and had learned of a good way to grab a meal. It came up to the tourists, who fed it when they had gotten over the shock. Joel had food in his hand, trying to tempt the creature.

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The Happy Manta Ray

After Joel fed it a few times, he stroked the animal’s back. This manta ray ended up waving a fin as if to say thanks. Then, it left for a while, coming back to get some more petting, and finally headed out to sea once more.

The Happy Manta Ray