Tourists are catapulted into the air after their guide boat strikes a whale off the coast of Mexico

Video shows the immense whale sending the boat into the air after it appears to collide with the giant mammal sitting just under the water surface.The incident took place off the east coast of the Baja California peninsula, a famous tourist haunt and a haven for whale watchers from around the world.Authorities insist tour boats must be kept a safe distance from marine animals at all times.