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flag Three rare orcas from the north have been spotted in Puget Sound, an unprecedented move for the species.

flag Three unidentified killer whales, T419, T420, and T421, have been spotted in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, marking a rare appearance far from known orca ranges. flag First seen in Alaska in 2025, the transient orcas display unique scars and vocalizations differing from local populations, suggesting origins in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, or Aleutian Islands. flag Their journey south to Washington state waters, including Tacoma and Seattle, is unprecedented and under study. flag Scientists say less than 0.5% of orcas in the region remain unidentified, making this sighting highly unusual.

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