Pod of Orcas Forms 'Sleeping Line' Near Washington's San Juan Island

A pod of whales was captured swimming past Lime Kiln Lighthouse near San Juan Island, Washington. Footage from journalist David Neiwert captured the orcas making noise as they formed a "sleeping line." Neiwert describes a 'sleeping line' in an article as as a way that “animals who swim constantly and breathe voluntarily are able to sleep.”
Credit: David Neiwert via Storyful
Original video: • J Pod orcas passing Li...
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[@laurafarrington1553]

What dies that previous comment mean? Are those Orcas crying or is one injured?

[@laurafarrington1553]

'Does'.... Sorry

[@mariagustafson1633]

Someone better be watching to make sure No One yeys to take Any Orcas. I'm just saying.....and they are very noisy today..,right. God bless sincerely Everett Seattle Washington State 🙏🙏🙌🙌👍😊🐕‍🦺🇺🇸

[@Wharbuckz7]

They sleep with one eye closed and only shut down half their brain.

[@mariagustafson1633]

They