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Video shows incredible orca encounter off the coast of British Columbia

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'He's gonna grab my fish' Video shows the incredible moments that an orca came up close to a fishing boat in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Video shows the incredible moments that a group of people off the coast of Prince Rupert, B.C. had with a pair of orca whales while fishing.

Video shared by Tea Reimer shows that, after the group hooked a fish, an orca swam after the line. It appeared to eventually lose interest after the fish was reeled onto the boat.

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Reimer told Storyful that the group tried to bring in the fish quickly, so it didn't cause a bigger issue with the orcas.

"Overall it was an amazing experience, but a little too close for comfort."