Orca in Belize Pic and story from Belize Channel 7 News

[Ralph Capeling]

Killer Pics of Killer Whales In Belize’s Southern Waters
posted (December 30, 2016)
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Yesterday, recreational fishermen and tourists who were at sea near Ranguana Caye off the coast of Placencia, saw an Orca whale leaping out of the water. It's called "full breach" where the whale jumps completely out of the water.
Orcas, which typically live in higher latitude areas like Washington State in the US and Norway some times travel through our tropical waters while they migrate. They are known as the second most widely ranging mammal species on the planet - so they go all over the place. Meaning it's not so unusual to see them in Belize's waters, though it is a very rare sighting. We are told this picture was captured by Placencia tour guide Jason Westby.

 

[Downing]

Cool! I've seen Orcas here a number of times while taking the ferry to or from Seattle over to Bainbridge Island or Vancouver, BC. Beautiful creatures, although a bit heartbreaking to see them munching on whales, hence the nickname "Killer Whales," which thankfully I've never witnessed in person. Still, it's fascinating to see how they hunt in packs with each one taking on a specialized role.

 

[AZNetEng]

Going to be in Belize in June for a week. We should be so lucky to see one!