
Orca pod leaves Pāuatahanui inlet, 12 formal warnings given
12 formal warnings were issued to people travelling to see the pod under alert level 3.
12 formal warnings were issued to people travelling to see the pod under alert level 3.
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The orca was being cared for while a hunt for its pod was underway.
DoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.
DoC said the orca remains in a stable condition.
DoC said The longer the calf is kept the higher the risk of deterioration.
Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.
Toa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.
Efforts to find the orca's pod are set to restart due to improved weather conditions.
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