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WATCH: Rare ‘Albino Whale’ spotted frolicking off Australian coast

It’s not quite Sasquatch. But for whale watchers and environmental enthusiasts, a recent sighting of a rare animal may be the next best thing.

One of the world’s rarest whales was filmed frolicking in the ocean near Sydney by Australian camera crews on Thursday.

The mammal – a male all-white humpback called “Migaloo” – is making its annual migration up the south coast, Australian media reported.

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“Migaloo” was first spotted in 1991, and has become something of a celebrity in the whale world.

And while it’s possible to map out his migratory patterns, it’s still a lucky whale watcher who manages to catch a glimpse of him.

Other whales were seen making the journey with the stunning animal, much to the delight of whale watching tourists and locals.

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According to Australian media, the famous whale can often be seen in waters off the New South Wales coast during the last week of June.

-With files from the Associated Press

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