WATCH: Orcas Seen More Than 40 km Inland, Near Port Alice
A lucky Port Alice resident caught the whales on video
A small group of orcas decided to swim up the Neroutsos Inlet all the way to Port Alice.
Orca’s swim more than 40 km up Neroutsos Inlet Credit: Google Maps
They made it at least as far as the mill before turning around and heading back out.
That may not seem like much, just a leisurely swim, but it’s over 40 km from the Pacific.
Orcas are rarely seen this far inland on VanIsle.