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Story summary
- Three killer whales (Orcinus orca), an adult female with two offspring, were sighted near Seattle's downtown skyline.
- The pod was first spotted in Vancouver, BC, in March 2026 and identified as T419, T420, and T421.
- Researchers noted circular scars from cookie-cutter sharks, indicating open-ocean time.
- They may have traveled from Alaska in search of food.
- Their presence has become a draw for tourists and locals.
