Orca upstream: Killer whale spotted frolicking in Oregon river
A killer whale cruising up-river might be a rare sight, but there's probably a good reason for this orca's visit.
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When Kiwi surfer Luke Riley set off for a day of paddle boarding, he wasn't expecting company. But a large orca whale had other plans. "He was diving for stingrays right under me, but then B-lined my way," he told 3news. The curious whale even nibbled on Riley's board before setting off. "I yelled, 'Hey! What are you doing?' and he moved along." We have to commend Riley for keeping his cool, and respecting the whale's space – even if the whale wasn't exactly doing the same.
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