Appearance in Puget Sound
Although there were sporadic sightings in early January 2002 of either a juvenile orca or false killer whale near La Conner and Edmonds, WA, Springer was first confirmed by The Center for Whale Research and reported to news media on January 14 when she was spotted swimming alone near the Vashon Island ferry dock in Puget Sound. She was 11 feet long and estimated to be between 18 and 36 months old at the time, a toddler by killer whale standards. Springer's presence was immediately regarded as a mystery, as orcas are rarely seen alone, and mothers never leave their young offspring unattended. Springer became an instant celebrity, appearing regularly on the evening news in the United States and Canada over the subsequent months.
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