cross-posted from: https://feddit.de/post/11498397
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.
Is she old enough to survive without her mother?
Probably. Orcas are pack animals, but I think she’ll manage.
Wishing her all the best!
About to find out.
That sound ominous