Orca calf successfully returned to open water after bold rescue in Canada
The Guardian - 2024-04-26T18:06:39.000Z

Two-year-old calf one step closer to reuniting with family group after tragic accident that left her stranded in remote lagoonAn orca calf, trapped for weeks in a remote lagoon in western Canada, has freed herself and is travelling towards open waters, hailed as “incredible news” by a growing body of human supporters.The move puts her one step closer to reuniting with her family one month after a tragic accident left her stranded. Continue reading

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