New Zealand Man Fined $600 for Attempting to Body Slam Orca
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A New Zealand man was fined $600 for attempting to "body slam" an orca near Auckland, an act deemed "shocking and stupid" by officials. The incident, filmed and posted on Instagram, showed the man jumping off a boat to touch the orca, which was swimming near a calf. Authorities highlighted the danger and irresponsibility of his actions, noting the orca's critical status and potential risks to both the man and the whale.
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