ZEBALLOS, B.C. — The skin of a young killer whale trapped in a Vancouver Island lagoon is turning white due to the low salinity of the water, but the Fisheries Department says the calf is active and isn't showing signs of emaciation.
The Ehattesaht First Nation has named the two-year-old calf kwiisahi?is, meaning Brave Little Hunter.
Killer Whale Vancouver Island Lagoon Low Salinity Water Calf Emaciation Rescue Operation Ehattesaht First Nation
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