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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 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/goodnewseveryone
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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 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Is she old enough to survive without her mother?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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 1 points 7 months ago

Wishing her all the best!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

About to find out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

That sound ominous