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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaOrcas gasp for air whilst trapped in drift ice off the coast of JapanThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Orcas gasp for air whilst trapped in drift ice off the coast of JapanCloseA pod of killer whales appear to have become stuck in drift ice off the coast of Japan. Drone footage shows a group of at least 10 orcas about half a mile (0.8km) from the shores of Rausu, in Hokkaido.The animals look closely packed together and appear to be sticking their heads out of the water to breathe.The coast guard is unable to launch a rescue operation as the ice is too thick, a local official told public broadcaster NHK.Nine orcas died in 2005 after becoming stuck in drift ice in the same area, according to local media.SubsectionWorldPublished3 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionExplore moreOrcas trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan. Video, 00:00:28Orcas trapped in drift ice off the coast of JapanSubsectionWorldPublished3 hours ago0:28Up Next. Extremely rare white whale sighted off Thailand. Video, 00:00:25Extremely rare white whale sighted off ThailandSubsectionAsiaPublished12 JanuaryUp Next0:25Injured seal pups released after rehabilitation. Video, 00:00:55Injured seal pups released after rehabilitationSubsectionCornwallPublished11 January0:55Watch: Escaped monkey spotted in Highland village. Video, 00:01:18Watch: Escaped monkey spotted in Highland villageSubsectionHighlands & IslandsPublished28 January1:18Tree cameras capture rare pine martens. Video, 00:02:41Tree cameras capture rare pine martensSubsectionShropshirePublished4 January2:41Editor’s recommendationsDrone video shows graffiti on luxury high-rise in LA. Video, 00:00:50Drone video shows graffiti on luxury high-rise in LASubsectionUS & CanadaPublished23 hours ago0:50Essex dog attack described by victim’s daughter. Video, 00:01:18Essex dog attack described by victim’s daughterSubsectionUKPublished2 days ago1:18New video shows Clapham attack suspect in Tesco. Video, 00:00:22New video shows Clapham attack suspect in TescoSubsectionUKPublished2 days ago0:22’It was like hell’: Dozens killed in Chile wildfires. Video, 00:01:05’It was like hell’: Dozens killed in Chile wildfiresSubsectionLatin America & CaribbeanPublished2 days ago1:05Brianna’s mum’s empathy for killer’s family. Video, 00:02:41Brianna’s mum’s empathy for killer’s familySubsectionUKPublished2 days ago2:41Footage shows US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim. Video, 00:00:44Footage shows US strikes on Iraqi town of al-QaimSubsectionMiddle EastPublished3 days ago0:44Ros Atkins on… Iran, its proxies and the ‘Axis of Resistance’ Video, 00:05:47Ros Atkins on… Iran, its proxies and the ‘Axis of Resistance’SubsectionWorldPublished3 days ago5:47Michael Jordan championship trainers sell for $8m. Video, 00:00:52Michael Jordan championship trainers sell for $8mSubsectionUS & CanadaPublished3 days ago0:52Groundhog Day: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Video, 00:00:43Groundhog Day: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?SubsectionUS & CanadaPublished4 days ago0:43