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ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A rescue attempt to save a killer whale calf stranded in a remote tidal lagoon near Zeballos, B.C., is underway.

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — A "very smart" orca calf trapped in a remote B.C. lagoon managed to dodge a 50-strong rescue team using boats, divers, nets and sophisticated underwater detection equipment in an attempt to save her life on Friday.

Access to area blocked, officials say attempt got underway near dawn, should take much of the day

Access to area blocked, officials say attempt got underway near dawn, should take much of the day

Access to area blocked, officials say attempt got underway near dawn, should take much of the day

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — A "very smart" orca calf trapped in a remote B.C. lagoon managed to dodge a 50-strong rescue team using boats, divers, nets and sophisticated underwater detection equipment in an attempt to save her life on Friday.

An orphaned killer whale stranded in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon is proving difficult for rescuers to catch. An official at the site says the capture operation is in the “demobilization stage” after an unsuccessful attempt to rescue the 2-year-old orca that began before dawn. Ehattesaht First Nation Chief Simon John said they plan to try again in a couple of days, saying rescuers were “standing down.” The 2-year-old calf has been alone in Little Espinosa Inlet for about three weeks ...

Access to area blocked, officials say attempt got underway near dawn, should take much of the day

Access to area blocked, officials say attempt got underway near dawn, should take much of the day

ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A "very smart" orca calf trapped in a remote B.C. lagoon managed to dodge a 50-strong rescue team using boats, divers, nets and sophisticated underwater detection equipment