T011A, Rainy, is a lone male who lost his mom a few years back. Survival rates for male orcas after they lose their moms drops significantly, but so far, Rainy seems to be doing well. At times, he is seen with other pods, but often he is traveling solo and revisiting familiar routes they often traveled together.

We lost him into a fog bank shortly after this encounter but what made this super special is that the beach in the background is the one I call home! My cabin is just out of view to the left of the frame.

-Marcie