Wild Orca Encounter

[@kikia6611]

We see them all the time here in the Puget Sound area. They'll swim right by paddle boarders and kayaks and are so careful not to make waves and knock anyone over. The Native American tribes in the Pacific NW consider orcas a totem; protectors of humanity. They are carved on buildings and totem poles all over the place.

[@taytayb1231]

I believe they are protectors which is why we also have to protect them.

[@ykim8545]

The whole family is curious about the boat n you😍

[@sidemountpros]

Yes two larger males also stood off to keep guard, was amazing :)!

[@frenchfrymontana3564]

Rich people crowding the orcas space💯

[@NCSTalkid]

Thy curious about you not boat. They dont like boat, if you are not on it. They will destroy the boat

[@sidemountpros]

@@frenchfrymontana3564 No quite the opposite. We stopped when we saw them and kept a respectful distance. They came to us and left when they had enough of us. The entire encounter was on the Orca's terms.

[@Localpondfroggie]

My heart will finally find peace once I encounter such amazing creatures myself ❤❤❤ Such a wonderful experience.

[@stinky.404]

I’d be terrified but so happy to actually see these beautiful creatures in their right environment and thriving

[@imbigtom.lifeisanamazingjo2602]

Orcas in the Wild are far less Dangerous then captive ones I wouldn't be scared at all

[@jackomalley3687]

Why terrifying? They are very friendly to people

[@stinky.404]

@@jackomalley3687 I’m scared of the ocean and seeing things underwater haha

[@itsdarke1054]

@@stinky.404 if you see orcas in the water you are probably safer because of it. Orcas don't attack humans in the wild.

[@toreymusha]

These are sentient beings. Anyone who thinks keeping them in a tank and forcing them to do tricks is okay needs to reexamine their conscious. The orca with it's dorsal hacked off was so sad. It looks like it was done by some type of propeller because of how clean it was.

[@kevinhall3996]

Torey Musha and we shouldn’t invade their space in the wild either...

[@nolancoulombe1950]

Yep humans can suck

[@lushrarebullies566]

No animal should be in a cage period

[@NyYannaPlays]

They arent forced, they are asked to.

[@cup_of_tea755]

They only get food when they perform and they are kept in tiny cages with no entertainment but that. I wouldn't can that 'asking'. You can see in the video how much they clearly belong in the wild.

[@gunnyhatfield2459]

They're absolutely breathtakingly beautiful.

[@princessknicks]

So beautiful, curious and gentle - despite some press. Incredible to see all the different sizes of the pod - proving how pods are families x

[@cwilson7458]

I think the mum and dad were teaching kids what the propellor is as one them has a damaged dorsal fin, possibly damaged by a propellor?

[@sarahfellows6608]

Id swim with these beautiful animals ❤️ they are so beautiful x

[@TanyaQueen182]

wow. I love how they are so close and they rub against and caress one another. It's crazy how you can just feel/see how intelligent they are. And oh so curious. :) It was almost like the older Orcas were bringing the baby to the boat as part of it's daily lessons. "Son, this is a boat. You can sometimes get the people on the boat to feed you. Stay away from that rudder." lol

[@jennifermarshall4780]

They’re just hanging out. Usually they are moving fast but this was totally cool!

[@dannyjohnson7766]

I can watch videos of these beautiful animals all day and night 💪✌💙🇬🇧👍

[@Handle873]

Orcas are one of my favorite sea creatures because of how friendly they are in the wild

[@demis.farrugia]

Thanks for sharing this Steve. Very lucky encounter, much envy. 😃😇❤️

[@danaemccoy3868]

I totally would have got in the water!!!! Would have tried to interact by reaching my hand down first though! I want to swim with orcas in the wild so bad! It would be enthralling!

[@kardii1391]

Me to! I know id be nervous but i know for a fact they are no harm to humans unless they feel threatened . I watched a video and a killer whale had damaged a part of the boat that helped the boat steer.. and the killer whale did it because the guys were Whalers. And a couple other whaler boats had the same incident happen to them . Which bring back to when i said orca are no harm to humans unless they feel threatened. By us. They are very smart. So they know who is trying to harm them.

[@kardii1391]

@Gregory Smith Oh shit .. why you say that fam

[@mattb.4447]

Lmao… love how you say you know for a fact. 😂😂😂 Based on initiation. Lol. Sorry but that’s funny.

[@cynthia6919]

They are very curious about you. What a priceless encounter ❤️❤️

[@shawnkincheloesr5192]

Simply Awesome 🤩 & I just love the actual sight of those Orcas 😍 ✌🏾

[@FredrikLiljeblad]

Amazing, congratulations! Super cool.

[@sidemountpros]

Thanks Freddie :)!

[@FelisDestructicus]

Aww man... That one with the torn dorsal really killed me. That must have been a hell of a story.

[@411bvRGiskard]

Think that one is well known to NZ Orca researchers.

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

Imagine getting a wound like that while submerged in salt water! Had to sting like a bitch!

[@ladyanime100]

likely got caught or trapped in a net and the net cut the dorsal off, ouch

[@josedario4564]

@@ladyanime100 it was from a boat propellar, his name is Ben

[@msmichelle822]

@@josedario4564 maybe that is why they were so curious about the boat and all of them were looking at the propeller

[@Calilou52]

amazing. such beautiful and intelligent creatures.

[@Fuutoux]

I didnt know their fins are flexible until now. How cute it wriggles

[@rottweilerfun9520]

Wow , what an amazing experience. You're so lucky to have been visited by them. I 'll bet that you wanted to go for a swim with them. I would have for sure.

[@chelle315]

@1:03....Hi...we're the welcoming committee for the Embassy of Orcas and Wild Sea Life....we'd like to welcome you to our Ocean. We hope your visit with us is fun and captivating. Feel free to take a swim, we don't attack humans here.

[@bari2883]

But make sure to take all your rubbish home with you please.

[@76illusion]

What an amazing encounter lucky you! ❤️

[@SFbayArea94121]

Such majestic creatures

[@jhkleinberg2]

That's my dream dive right there.

[@jackomalley3687]

They are so cute awe

[@christygib]

This video of a pod of Orcas is amazing but also sad. They are way to comfortable with being so close to that boat It appears this pod has established the mind set, that boats may mean a free and easy meal. They most likely have either been purposefully fed from a boat or they have come across fishing boats and have been desensitized to not steer clear of them. Once a boat motor gets going, the noise level from the motor makes it very difficult for them to communicate with each other and are unable to alert each other to retreat when the object that peaked their curiosity becomes dangerous. They are also often curious about the rotor blade and the wake that it creates. A lot of them get killed because of this curiosity or by the lure of a quick and easy meal. Sometimes even by fishermen who purposely and illegally kill them so they don't steal any of their catch for the day, damage the boat or their fishing equipment. These beautiful and majestic creatures are so intelligent. Their ability to come together and establish new and very coordinated hunting techniques is mind blowing. It does not surprise me in the least that the pod off the they Spanish Coast have been aggressive and damaging to some boats. Scientists say its not premeditated but I honestly think they are trying to safeguard the Orcas. Which is smart, that way people do not feel more comfortable with purposely killing them and claiming self defense. I think the Orcas in the Pod off the Spanish Coast have established boats as a threat due to them previously witnessing them kill Orcas within their Pod. I mean look how long that one Orca J35 carried her deceased calf with her before she finally let it go. To say they don't act out because of emotional distress in the wild and with their level of intelligence, seems far fetched to me. If they ever become extinct and they are on the fast tract of becoming just that. I will be heartbroken.

[@gordongordon98]

Beautiful!! 🐳

[@kraftyjae8915]

Did you touch them? and wow you are so brave! Lovely creatures though!

[@sidemountpros]

Yes amazing marine mammals. No we didn't touch them. We have a rule with marine life, "look, but don't touch". Not so brave either we were on the boat and there are no recorded attacks by Orca on humans in the wild. They are extremely intelligent and highly specialised in their hunting and pod behavior. The NZ pods specialise in hunting stingray which is what we think this pod was doing before it came over to us. Thanks for watching :)

[@kraftyjae8915]

@@sidemountpros yes you welcome and yes I know how smart they are this is my favorite animal, I watch all types of movies and documentaries about them, they are so special!

[@blackorchid1615]

One thing we all know Orcas like boats

[@chuckchuck4016]

Mechanical islands of the naked apes

[@NCSTalkid]

Nope they hate boats (motor sound) but they love human

[@annkavanagh2964]

How many Orcas are there left in the world ?

[@govind.deepak]

One of them had a damaged dorsal fin. Who on earth would ever attack an Orca?

[@Alpha-zo5ix]

All I can say is wow

[@williamsherman9514]

I would have sung to these beauties. How can anyone encounter orcas or elephants and not sing to them?

[@ParallelComparison]

One of the Orca's dorsal fin has been cut off probably by a ship

[@lysechrist1947]

Were you playing music under water?

[@hmj211]

were you in the water or is that camera underwater?

[@sidemountpros]

We were on the boat and unfortunately not allowed to enter the water :)

[@EZ4U2SA.007]

How on earth could you not get in the water??? They wouldn't hurt you!

[@sidemountpros]

I know... it wasn't easy but it is strictly forbidden so we would not have been able to video anything!! Better to capture the moment... I think :)

[@b.robertson9042]

It looks like they are used to boats feeding them and waiting for a meal.

[@sidemountpros]

Yes, I agree it looks like that but I doubt that it is actually the case. That would be illegal here in NZ and I think you'd get seen and reported pretty quickly. Everyone takes notice when the Orca pod comes in.

[@gings4ever]

one of the orca's dorsal fins got bitten off... dahell did it fight

[@cinnamon.matcha]

ZeKeR BaNaaG many orcas have scars (like missing dorsal fins ) because they got struck my boats the one with the half missing dorsal fin is called Pickle (I believe so) there are many more (sorry my English is very bad ) He didn’t get it bitten off

[@taylorluvshorses16]

Probably due to a boat strike, unfortunately :/

[@mitchellj.harwood1948]

what was stopping you from getting in the water with them?

[@sidemountpros]

Yes given the other recent swimmer encounter in NZ maybe we should have :)!

[@mitchellj.harwood1948]

Sidemount Pros there's always next time! good on ya :) I feel like they just want to play with us in the ocean, they treat us like puppy dogs. :)

[@jamesellepullen7570]

I wish i was there. I Def would have jumped in the water. ❤

[@wmello77]

Very well children, today's class is about boats.

[@CharlotteWeb100]

Not sure if it's the camera angle / my screen but the orca at 0:54 looks like it has a dodgy dorsal fin - is it collapsed or missing part of it?

[@sidemountpros]

Yes a boat mishap I think

[@411bvRGiskard]

Her name is Pickle. Well known to NZ researchers.

[@alexmatwick2737]

So is there tame Orca's too?

[@sidemountpros]

No Alex, they are amazing, wild marine mammals and should be given the freedom to stay that way. Orcas move over large distances, need space and should not be kept in captivity or attempt be tamed.

[@yasminsisowath-ma6386]

There is something strange in their behaviour. It seems they are looking for one of theirs. Maybe one of them was taken by a boat similar to yours. And that are waiting in the hope that the member of their pod is given back to them.

[@sidemountpros]

No Yasmin, Orca are never taken in New Zealand.

[@thesenate5913]

Good thing you turned the propeller off

[@skerhnekia5762]

Are waiting for y’all to throw some fish or meat in?

[@kamilahmartin5160]

I remember that I watched a couple of videos about orcas and sharks and now my whole KZbin recommendations are about orcas and sharksSssss wtf????? 😒

[@douglasstreet7304]

THIS made me cry and I ain't no liberal !

[@talkmediaid5068]

they invite the human to swim with them

[@cesarhernandez1262]

good thing you didnt go to see thm in a little pool these animals need to be in the wild