Inside The Unseen Killer Whale Rescue Mission

This documentary tells the extraordinary story of Springer, a young killer whale found alone and sick in the busy waters of Puget Sound. Watch as whale biologists and marine experts identify her, confirm she's an orphan separated from her family pod, and then race against time to save her. Witness the groundbreaking rescue mission, the first of its kind to capture a wild orca with the goal of returning her to the ocean. See the challenges faced, including her mysterious illness and the surprising revelation that her unique dialect might be keeping other whales from accepting her. Follow her journey through rehabilitation at a specialized animal hospital, where veterinarians treat her ailments and reveal concerning discoveries about widespread ocean contamination affecting even these majestic creatures. Finally, experience the emotional moment of her transport back to British Columbia and her eventual, unprecedented reunion and adoption by a related pod, offering a powerful message of hope for marine wildlife conservation in the face of ongoing threats.

From: Natural Kingdom
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