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Six killer whales spotted swimming near Seltjarnarnes in unforgettable moment

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Six killer whales were spotted swimming near Seltjarnarnes, Iceland.
  • Gísli Baldur Friðbjarnarson captured the rare sighting on video.
  • The encounter was described as an unforgettable moment for the local residents.

An extraordinary natural spectacle unfolded near Seltjarnarnes, Iceland, as six killer whales were observed swimming close to the shore during the night. The remarkable sighting was captured on film by Gísli Baldur Friðbjarnarson, who described the event as unforgettable.

"Just before two in the morning, my mother noticed something in the sea, but I wasn't sure at first what it was. We then saw that they were killer whales. First, we saw two, but then there were at least six of them," Gísli recounted to mbl.is. The group of orcas was seen swimming towards Reykjavík.

Just before two in the morning, my mother noticed something in the sea, but I wasn't sure at first what it was. We then saw that they were killer whales. First, we saw two, but then there were at least six of them.

— Gísli Baldur FriðbjarnarsonDescribing the initial sighting of the killer whales.

Friðbjarnarson expressed his excitement, stating, "I grabbed my phone and filmed them. Then we watched them swim on towards Reykjavík. It was truly an unforgettable moment. We Seltirningar are lucky to live so close to the sea."

The appearance of these large marine mammals so close to the coastline is a rare and captivating event, offering residents a unique opportunity to witness wildlife in its natural habitat. The sighting underscores the rich biodiversity found in the waters surrounding Iceland.

I grabbed my phone and filmed them. Then we watched them swim on towards Reykjavík. It was truly an unforgettable moment. We Seltirningar are lucky to live so close to the sea.

— Gísli Baldur FriðbjarnarsonExpressing his excitement and appreciation for the rare wildlife encounter.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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