You Can't Spell Orca Without OC! Huge Pod Of Killer Whales Spotted Off Dana Point

DANA POINT (AP) — Whale watchers have been treated to the sight of a huge pod of killer whales off Dana Point.

Tour operator David Anderson says a pod of about 40 killer whales passed through the area Thursday, and appeared to be headed north toward Newport Beach.

It's unclear if they'll be back.

Anderson, who operates Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safari, says the last time he saw a pod of orcas as big was on Valentine's Day in 2005.

Gray whales are often spotted between January and April off the coast of Southern California. Blue whales travel through the area from June through October. Dolphins are seen year-round.

Anderson says Thursday's sighting is one of the best he's ever seen.

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