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Killer whales approach swimmer in New Zealand

By Ben Hooper
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Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A camera drone captured video of the moment three killer whales approached a swimmer at a New Zealand beach.

A video recorded by Dylan Brayshaw's camera drone at Hahei Beach shows lone swimmer Judie Johnson being approached by the aquatic mammals.

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Johnson said she initially mistook the orcas for dolphins until she noticed their coloring.

The swimmer said she was concerned the killer whales might mistake her for a seal due to her black wetsuit, but the experience ended up being a positive one.

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