Rescuers and wildlife officials kept it cool and wet while waiting for a rising tide. The orca returned to sea about six hours after it was spotted on the rugged shores of an Alaskan island.
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Scientists have collected skin samples from the unusual orcas, which could help determine whether they are a distinct cetacean species.