Whale researcher says orphan orca 'likely' seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly Cove

VICTORIA — A whale researcher says a lone young killer whale spotted surfacing Friday at Friendly Cove off the remote west coast of Vancouver Island is likely the orphan orca calf that was trapped in a tidal lagoon near Zeballos, B.C.

, more than two months ago.

He says Friendly Cove is located in Nootka Sound about 50 kilometres south of the lagoon at Little Espinosa Inlet where kwiisahi?is was trapped after her pregnant mother was stranded on a rocky beach at low tide last March and died.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

BurnabyNOW_News /  🏆 14. in CA

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Whale researcher says orphan orca 'likely' seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly CoveVICTORIA — A whale researcher says a lone young killer whale spotted surfacing Friday at Friendly Cove off the remote west coast of Vancouver Island is likely the orphan orca calf that was trapped in a tidal lagoon near Zeballos, B.C.
Read more »

Travelling by ferry this long weekend? Expect it to be busy, B.C. Ferries saysReservations from Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island are “essentially sold out” for Friday, B.C. Ferries says.
Read more »

'Several' injured after plane goes down in Vancouver harbour: Vancouver policeA seaplane is just seen submerged in Vancouver's Coal Harbour, near Brockton Point in Stanley Park, on Saturday afternoon.
Read more »

13 Places to Eat for Father’s Day in Vancouver - Vancouver MagazineWhether you plan on gifting Dad a grill-ready BBQ box or want a curated dinner menu, we’ve selected thirteen Father's Day options from across Vancouver that you’ll want to savour til next year.
Read more »

Vancouver councillor Lisa Dominato seeks Metro Vancouver chairLisa Dominato: 'My priority is to address the public concerns over transparency, accountability, and overall governance of Metro Vancouver.'
Read more »

Events marking National Indigenous Peoples Day on Vancouver IslandA roundup of events in Greater Victoria and around Vancouver to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2024.
Read more »