10:44 AM: The transient killer whales that have been in our area in recent days are still here and headed this way again, Kersti Muul tells us. They’re in the Bremerton ferry lane, emerging from Rich Passage, she reports. Let us know if you see them!
10:52 AM: You’ll need good binoculars – Kersti says the orcas are now southbound, staying closer to the west side of the Sound.
Guess you didn’t see the Orca sighting article yesterday:https://westseattleblog.com/2022/04/orcas-whales-in-view-off-west-seattle-2/
Orcas are very intelligent and when harassed can react aggressively in concert to attack those they perceive as attackers.
The linked article, from 2020, is about an Atlantic pod that has attacked small boats repeatedly.
The paddleboarders who chase the orcas may endanger not only themselves, but others in the area who the orcas encounter.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2020/sep/24/orcas-ram-boat-off-the-coast-of-spain-video?
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