Killer whales trapped by sea ice in northern Quebec are free, local says

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MONTREAL — A leader in a northern Quebec village says about a dozen killer whales that were trapped under sea ice appear to have reached safety as the floes shifted on Hudson Bay.

Tommy Palliser says two hunters from Inukjuak reported the water had opened up around the area where the cornered orcas had been bobbing frantically for air.

The animals’ predicament made headlines around the world.

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2 Responses to “Killer whales trapped by sea ice in northern Quebec are free, local says”

  1. Tembisa says :

    Thanks for that information.

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