cross-posted from: https://feddit.de/post/11498397

The orca had been stuck since 23 March after its mother died, sparking a huge rescue effort off Vancouver Island’s west coast.

Repeated efforts to coax or carry her out a narrow path to open water were unsuccessful.

But on Friday, the calf managed to swim out on its own thanks to high tide.

  • Turun@feddit.de
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    6 months ago

    Officials say the young orca has a proven track record of successful hunting. She has been observed eating herring and birds while trapped in the lagoon.

    Probably. Orcas are pack animals, but I think she’ll manage.