A video shows the marine mammal washed ashore, unresponsive, with waves crashing over it. A video shows the marine mammal washed ashore, unresponsive, with waves crashing over it.
Many Facebook users expressed their sadness at the situation, and surprise at seeing the whale in Flagler County.
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are more abundant in colder waters like Antarctica, Norway and Alaska, but are also found in tropical and subtropical waters, according to theShortly before noon, FCSO posted that crews from Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and the Flagler County Government were working to move the orca.
Photos showed straps tied around the whale with over a dozen people working to pull it out of the ocean.Contact reporter Danielle Johnson at [email protected].
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