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Close encounters with curious Juneau killer whale a reminder of city's wild nature

7 May 2024

Juneau, Alaska, United States

Before she knew what was happening, a large female killer whale lifted Bloom’s paddleboard up out of the water. “And at that moment it was like terror,” Bloom said.

Alaska Public Media / Anna Canny / KTOO - Juneau

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