Drones are being used in killer whale research, giving scientists in B.C. a clearer picture of the mammals\' health and development from above.\n (credit:Vancouver Aquarium/NOAA)
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A young killer whale struggled to get free of a fishermen\'s net near Port Hardy, B.C., while her frantic family surrounded her. (credit:Nicole Mackay/Mackay Whale Watching)
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\"Her family was close by the entire time \'spy hopping\' and waiting near the surface.\" (credit:Nicole Mackay/Mackay Whale Watching)
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In the end, the fisherman was able to cut part of his net and free the orca. (credit:Nicole Mackay/Mackay Whale Watching)
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Her cousin waits for I103 to be set free. (credit:Nicole Mackay/Mackay Whale Watching)
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\"Upon her release I103 went straight over to her family where they grouped up and swam for Malcolm Island.\" (credit:Nicole Mackay/Mackay Whale Watching)
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I103 is on the far right side. (credit:Nicole Mackay/Mackay Whale Watching)
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I103 (credit:Nicole Mackay/Mackay Whale Watching)
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I103 with her family. (credit:Nicole Mackay/Mackay Whale Watching)