Video: Kayakers Too Close To Calving Glacier

Two friends on a camping and kayaking trip in Alaska got more than they bargained for when they were almost killed by a calving glacier. After setting up camp by the Spencer glacier, the two decided to inflate their packrafts and explore by water. Hearing parts of the glacier collapsing into the water, they paddled over to check out the commotion, and after coming very close to the glacier, sat back and watched the action from what they hoped would be a safe distance. Soon after, an enormous ice bridge collapsed in front of them, sending a violent jet of water directly towards the kayakers and nearly flipping their boats. They’re lucky to be alive.