J Pod orca calf J60, born in December 2023, likely died as it hasn't been seen after January 27, based on Center for Whale Research observations.

The youngest member of the J Pod orca family, J60, born in December 2023, is believed to have died. The Center for Whale Research reported that J60 was missing during their recent encounter with the pod on January 27. Although confirming the death would require at least three full censuses of the group, the organization believes it is likely that J60 is deceased. The calf was spotted on December 26 and was not seen with the pod after January 27.

January 30, 2024
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