Seine: an orca observed to everyone’s surprise

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It is a surprising event to say the least: an orca has been seen swimming in the Seine several times since Wednesday May 19. Ua strange situation that arouses everyone’s curiosity.

On the banks of the Seine, many residents pile up to see a phenomenon that is strange to say the least. an orca of four meters has been seen several times near Normandy. A nature lover can’t believe it not. “This It’s not its natural environment, but it’s still incredible to be able to observe it. Indeed, this animal is more accustomed to swimming in salty ocean waters than in fresh river waters.

While many curious people have come to observe it, others temper their enthusiasm by wondering about the presence of the killer whale about sixty kilometers from the oceans it usually frequents. Also, the animal’s fin is down, which means it’s probably weakened or scared. “It raises a lot of questions about its presence (…), it still evokes that we surely have a negative impact on certain species”, says an observer. A rescue, however, is not considered for the orca who seems in danger.


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