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I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise

I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise
BBC Wales Saturday 03 October 2026, 17:08 UTC 1 min read
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Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.

Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.
Dan Abbot (PERSON) Welsh (LOCATION)
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