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RAW: Orcas swimming near West Seattle

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Posted on March 12, 2010 at 4:51 PM

A group of orcas were spotted swimming off the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock in West Seattle.

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heligirl03 said on March 13, 2010 at 9:51 PM

The incredible camera on the KING helicopter can zoom to read the license plate on a car from well above 1000ft in the air. Not only are there are regulations on flying over wildlife but the pilot is also very experienced...rest assured he stayed well away to avoid disturbing them! :) We all love our orca pods here in WA!

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samthedog said on March 13, 2010 at 5:02 PM

At least they are "polite" and don't chew above the water line so we have to see that part of them.... Tough luck for the seal.... The helicopter was not making a wash so it was probably 300 to 400 feet up.

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baconfat said on March 13, 2010 at 4:53 PM

I wonder how far off the KING 5 helicopter was from the whales? Seems like it would disrupt and stress the whales far more than any boat.

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magic said on March 13, 2010 at 8:35 AM

What an awesome video. From the shows I've seen on TV it looks like they are very methodically orchastrating their hunt. The way they are swimming side by side on short dives, the they turn and circle back. I wonder if it is salmon or seal. Whatever it is the team work, skill and awesome power of these animals is just majestic.

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deets said on March 13, 2010 at 7:15 AM

It is SO good to see the whales. I used to do research for J,K and L pods years ago and it is like seeing old friends come home. Thanks for the video!

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cascadethumper said on March 13, 2010 at 3:46 AM

What are they eating, you ask? Well....sushi, of course.

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christina_s said on March 12, 2010 at 11:22 PM

What are they eating?

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