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Orphan orca calf trapped in a lagoon for more than a month off the coast of British Columbia is finally free (www.bbc.com)
submitted 6 months ago by otter@lemmy.ca to c/goodnewseveryone@sh.itjust.works
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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.

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[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

Is she old enough to survive without her mother?

[-] Turun@feddit.de 4 points 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.

[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

Wishing her all the best!

[-] Ptsf@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

About to find out.

[-] TwinTusks@bitforged.space 2 points 6 months ago

That sound ominous

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