Ailing orca stuck in France’s River Seine to be lured to sea using drone with loudspeakers
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A drone emitting orca sounds will be used in attempt to guide the animal, whose health is fast deteriorating
An orca lost in France's River Seine is to be guided back to sea using sounds made by the species under a last-ditch plan to save the animal's life.
The local prefecture said it would monitor the animal, also known as a killer whale, from a distance with a drone while emitting orca communications in an attempt to guide it back to the sea, following a meeting with national and international scientists, including marine mammal specialists.
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