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Juvenile orca found dead at Orewa Beach
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A juvenile orca found washed ashore at Orewa Beach will be examined to determine the cause of death.
In-depth
A juvenile orca was found dead on Orewa Beach in Auckland early Monday morning.
The female animal was estimated to be between three and six months old and about two metres long.
Local iwi performed a karakia before the carcass was taken to Auckland for examination.
A necropsy will be carried out to try to establish the cause of death, and staff are remaining with the body overnight.
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