Orcas return to Penn Cove

Southern resident orcas reclaim Penn Cove, 50 years after brutal roundups
For more than five decades, southern resident killer whales have steered clear of Penn Cove on Whidbey Island, avoiding waters haunted by a traumatic history.
Orcas return to Penn Cove after 50 years
After more than 50 years, Southern Resident orcas were spotted in Penn Cove. It’s the exact place where tragedy struck in the summer of 1970. More than 80 orcas were rounded up, herded into nets, and taken into captivity.
Orcas spotted in Penn Cove for the first time in over five decades
The Orca Conservancy said the sightings made history. Some whale watchers hope it will again raise awareness of the need to protect them.
Orcas Return To Infamous Penn Cove For First Time In Over 50 Years
On August 8, 1970, Penn Cove saw a large-scale attempt to round up orcas and take them into captivity to be displayed in marine parks. Over 80 orcas were herded into the area using speed boats and explosives, with spotter planes helping from above.
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