Orca Keeps Circling Boat, Then A Passenger Sees What’s On Its Back

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Tom got on the radio to the Coast Guard. He gave his position and described the scene in plain terms: the ongoing construction, the disturbance to wildlife, and the condition of the cove.

The response was measured but prompt. A patrol vessel was being dispatched immediately to help out. Also, an environmental enforcement officer was being notified.