Beached orca rescued by holidaymakers on Papamoa BeachVerity Waru Beached killer whale saved at Papamoa Beach by holiday goers. A beached orca was set free by holidaymakers on Papamoa Beach. A pod of orcas were playing in the shallows when one got too close to shore and beached itself. Waru thought the beached orca was the older of the three. Once the creature was free Waru didn't see it again.
Source: Stuff December 29, 2017 21:47 UTC