Spotted Off the Coast of Side! Tourists Thrilled by Unexpected Sighting

An unusual event off the coast of Side, one of Antalya’s most popular tourist destinations, caused great excitement among tourists in the early hours of the day. While on a boat tour, both local and foreign tourists managed to capture footage of a mysterious object or a rare sea creature appearing on the surface of the water.

According to eyewitnesses, a large object suddenly emerged from the sea approximately 300 meters offshore and disappeared shortly after. Some tourists were able to record the moment on their phones, and the videos shared on social media quickly drew widespread attention.

Ahmet Yılmaz, the captain of one of the tour boats departing from Side Harbor, stated: “We’ve done countless tours in this area, but we’ve never seen anything like this. We couldn’t quite identify what it was—possibly a whale or a large tuna.”

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and maritime experts announced that the footage will be analyzed to determine what was actually seen.

During a boat tour off the coast of Side, a group of British tourists experienced a rare and thrilling moment. As a Mediterranean monk seal wrestled with a squid it had just caught, excited tourists quickly reached for their phones and cameras, eager to capture the spectacle. Passengers vied for the best angle, with some even sharing the footage on social media in real time, drawing widespread attention.

Eyewitnesses reported that the seal struggled with the squid for quite some time, while seagulls circled above, adding to the drama of the scene. Experts described the sighting as a rare and significant moment for both marine life observers and nature enthusiasts.