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A pod of killer whales that was trapped in drift ice off Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido, prompting concern from environmental groups, apparently safely escaped, officials said Wednesday.
A pod of a dozen killer whales were spotted trapped in ice in northern Japan. Drone footage captured the struggling orcas trying to break free of the large ice chunks off the coast of Rausu.
Japanese media report that pod of orcas became trapped in ice close to Rausu on Shiretoko peninsula
A pod of orcas was found trapped in ice floes Tuesday morning. At around 7:00 AM, a sightseeing boat company in Rausu Town, Hokkaido, contacted the local government office saying,
Around 10 killer whales are reported trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, according to local officials.