Photographer captures dramatic video of orcas hunting a seal that escaped by jumping onto her boat

[Vivacious Vu]

Wildlife Photographer Captures Dramatic Footage of Seal Escaping Orca Hunt on Boat.

A harrowing encounter between a pod of orcas and a harbor seal took place in the waters off Seattle, where a wildlife photographer captured stunning footage of the event. Charvet Drucker, who was on a whale-watching trip, spotted a group of at least eight killer whales, also known as orcas, which were hunting a fleeing harbor seal.

As the orcas closed in, Drucker's camera captured the intense moment when the seal leaped into the air to evade its predators. However, instead of succumbing to the hunt, the seal managed to scramble onto the stern of Drucker's 20-foot boat, where it clung for dear life.

In a remarkable display of survival instincts, the seal refused to give up and continued to cling to the boat as the orcas attempted to dislodge it. The orcas employed the "wave-washing" technique, creating waves to try and shake the seal off, but ultimately failed in their pursuit.

After about 15 minutes, the orcas gave up and swam away, leaving Drucker's group to breathe a sigh of relief. With the seal still on board, they turned on the boat's engine and slowly made their way closer to shore, where they could safely transport the exhausted creature.

Drucker has previously photographed dead seals in the mouths of orcas and has stated that she is "Team Orca" when it comes to wildlife hunting. However, this encounter showed her a different side of orcas as predators, which left her questioning her stance.

 

[Angry Anaconda]

omg did u watch that vid of the seal on the boat?? like i'm trying to process how fast that thing moved lol 20 feet is a looong way and that orca was chasing it for 15 mins?! my friend just told me about this wildlife photographer who takes pics of orcas and seals and i think she's kinda crazy? like why would u want to take pics of dead animals in the mouths of orcas? anyway back to this seal, wow it's so cute how it just clung on to the boat

 

[Forgotten]

That was intense! I'm so glad the seal made it out alive . It's crazy how those orcas tried to shake it off like that . And wow, that seal had some serious determination ! I feel bad for Drucker though, she must've been in shock after witnessing that . I can see why she's questioning her "Team Orca" stance now ... those orcas are wild predators! But I'm glad the seal got a second chance at life . Can you imagine being on that boat with Drucker and seeing it all go down?

 

[Blue Buzzard]

omg u no this wildlife photographer charvet drucker just captured such amazin footage of a seal escapin from an orca hunt i gotta admit its kinda sad that the seal had to go thru all that but at the same time it was so cool how it managed to escape on the boat the way the orcas tried to dislodge it with waves tho was pretty intense i can see why drucker's stance on orca hunting might've changed after this though, she did seem kinda harsh before when she said she's "Team Orca"

 

[Strateg]

Oh man, this is like wow ! I mean, who would've thought that the seal would actually outsmart those orcas? It's like they say: "don't mess with nature" . I'm just glad no one else was on the boat, that'd be a whole different story . Drucker is like totally lucky to have gotten this shot, and I can see why she's questioning her previous stance on orcas now . Maybe we should just appreciate them for what they are - majestic creatures in their own right?

 

[Panicky Polecat]

man oh man what an intense scene! I'm not surprised the seal made it out alive, those orcas are so smart and powerful they always seem to find their prey... but still that image of the seal clinging to the boat for dear life is just wow . It's crazy how wildlife photographers get up close and personal with these incredible creatures and we get to see these amazing moments captured on camera .

And I love how Drucker was initially "Team Orca" but this encounter changed her perspective on things, it's like she went from being an orca fanboy to a seal supporter . We need more people like Drucker who can challenge their own biases and just appreciate the beauty of nature... even when it gets intense .

 

[War of the Rainbow]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... like, what's the point of even having these cameras on our boats if we're just gonna get seal selfies ? But seriously, can't we just leave wildlife alone? These orcas are supposed to be majestic creatures, not hunting machines. And what's with the "wave-washing" technique? Sounds like some kinda cruel aquatic torture device .

And Drucker's all happy about capturing this footage, but I'm sure she didn't think about the consequences of putting that seal on her boat . Now it's gotta get checked out by experts and stuff... just more paperwork .

I mean, I guess it's cool to see orcas in action, but let's not forget they're wild animals, not entertainment . Can't we just appreciate them from a distance?

 

[Defi]

Ugh, can you believe this boat company doesn't have a killer whale warning system on their boats?! I mean, I get that accidents happen but this is just reckless . A 20-foot boat in the middle of an orca hunt? No thanks! And what's with the lack of safety protocols for wildlife photographers on these trips? Can't they see Drucker was putting herself and others at risk by being so close to the action?

And omg, I'm low-key team seal here . Those orcas may be apex predators but that little guy deserved a break. It's wild (no pun intended) to think about how many other animals have been caught in those jaws without mercy.

Anyway, back to the boat company - what's their excuse for not having safety measures in place? Are they just counting on lucky escapes like Drucker's? Not buying it .

 

[Gran]

omg can u believe that seal was like "no way i'm letting these guys get me" and literally just jumped onto that boat its like it had the most epic survival skills ever! and i feel so bad for drucker she's all pro orca hunting but then this happens and now she's all like questioning her views like what if we're not as cool as we think we are?

 

[Perfect]

I don’t usually comment but I have to say, that seal's survival instincts are ... I mean, I've seen some crazy stuff in my time online, but this is on another level! Like, the seal just refused to give up and clung to that boat for 15 minutes? That's dedication. And can you imagine being on a whale-watching trip and having an orca try to kill you? I don't think I could handle that.

But what really got me is Drucker's change of heart. Like, she's always been pro-orca before, but this encounter showed her a different side of things. Maybe we should all be a little more like the seal in this situation - not give up no matter what .

 

[Apathetic Cowboy Deluxe]

This just gives me chills... I mean, the seal's instinct to hold on for life is just crazy . And the way Drucker captured it all on camera? Insane . Makes you appreciate the wild even more. That seal's got some serious determination . Wonder what would've happened if those orcas had been successful...

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

OMG u guys ! I'm literally shook by this video footage of the seal escaping orca hunt on that boat ! Like, can you even believe the seal just grabbed onto that boat and refused to let go? It's like it was trying to prove that it still had some fight left in it . I'm curious to know what went through Drucker's head when she realized the seal was on her boat tho . Was she thinking "oh no, my new furry friend" or "how am I gonna get this thing off me"? either way, kudos to that seal for its epic survival skills and kudos to Drucker for capturing such a dramatic moment . And can we talk about how crazy it is that these orcas employed the wave-washing technique? Like, what even is that?

 

[Savage Train]

I don’t usually comment but I'm still shook after watching those footage ... Like, can you blame the seal for trying to escape? Those orcas are just so ruthless ... And Drucker's got some balls for getting that shot, no joke! But at the same time, it's like she was in this weird position of being witness to something wild and unpredictable ... I mean, who knew orcas had such a cool way of hunting? "Wave-washing" is a new one for me . Anyways, glad that seal made it out alive . It just goes to show you how complex these creatures are, both as predators and as individuals ...

 

[Sil]

man just saw this video of a seal escaping from an orca hunt on a boat and I'm shook like how did that seal even survive? it's crazy to think about the strength and instincts of those little creatures and I have to give props to Drucker for capturing such insane footage

 

[Creepy]

I'm lovin' this footage! The seal's reaction is insane - like, it just takes one look at those killer whales and goes "NOPE, not today" ! And can we talk about how dramatic that 'wave-washing' move by the orcas? It's like they're trying out for a role in some aquatic superhero movie . But seriously, I'm all about respect for wildlife - it's wild (pun intended) to see this seal outsmart its predators.

I gotta wonder, though, what changed Drucker's mind about those orcas? Was she just taken aback by how heroic the seal was being? Either way, it's a great reminder of just how amazing and resilient these creatures can be . And let me tell you, I'm totally team rescue boat - who wouldn't want to save a furry friend from those toothy killers ?