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Orcas spotted off Newport Beach as rare visitors reach Southern California
Original: Orcas spotted off Newport Beach as El Nino, Hurricane Polo continue to push rare wildlife to SoCal
Orcas have been spotted off Newport Beach, Southern California, as El Nino conditions and Hurricane Polo continue to push unusual wildlife into the region's coastal waters. The sightings have drawn attention from locals and marine watchers, who are noting an increase in rare animal appearances along the Southern California coastline linked to the shifting ocean conditions.
Why now: Rare orca sightings close to shore, driven by unusual weather and ocean patterns, are capturing public attention.
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- Orcas spotted off Newport Beach as El Nino, Hurricane Polo continue to push rare wildlife to SoCal · ABC7 Los Angeles
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