Female orca dies after beaching near Zeballos, Vancouver Island, despite rescue efforts.
A female orca beached near Zeballos on northern Vancouver Island died despite rescue efforts by the local community. The orca was found on Saturday morning near the village and entered a shallow ocean inlet during high tide while hunting for food, becoming stuck when the waters dropped. Despite attempts to roll the mammal onto its belly and provide it with water for two hours, the orca passed away.
March 23, 2024
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