Orcas Seen Near Sick Gray Whale

A sick gray whale that's been swimming in the North Sound was spotted Tuesday after viewers reported it was surrounded by killer whales.

Chopper 7 video showed no orcas near the ailing, 40-foot whale as it swam Tuesday morning in Tulalip Bay.

A Tulalip resident who lives on a bluff facing the water said she saw two orcas ramming the whale Monday afternoon.

Maureen McGannon told The Daily Herald she saw the whale move into shallow water to get away.

Another viewer said the orcas were ramming the whale, apparently trying to keep it underwater.

The whale lay in shallow water during low tide last week as volunteers tried to keep it cool.

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