It’s no match for a Freddy Kruger flick – much less Jaws – in the gallons of gore per minute ranking. But drone footage captured off Scotland’s northeast coast last week does offer a rare view of orcas on a seal hunt.
Blood in the water, drone in the air
The film was shot on May 10 by drone pilot Sam Mackay about five miles south of famous Highland village John o’ Groats. Though Mackay had spotted whales at sea before, it was the first time he’d witnessed a pod on a hunt. Indeed, few people ever do – and virtually nobody ever happens across an orca feeding frenzy with a filming drone conveniently aloft. Here’s hoping Mackay had the presence of mind to keep watch for lost wallets by the road, then stop off to buy a lottery ticket on his drive home: Luck was obviously with him on the day.
Local paper Strathspey & Badenoch Herald quoted the fortunate pilot describing the scene as “nature at its brutal best.” He aded, “It was the kind of stuff you…
