A deal to allow the capture of an orca believed to be the spiritual embodiment of a late First Nations chief appears to have fallen through.

The Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation had reportedly agreed not to interfere with the capture. But tribal members returned to the waters on Tuesday to try and lead Tsux'iit, named for the late chief Ambrose Maquinna, away from government scientists.

But the Department of Fisheries and Oceans was able to lead the killer whale into an area where he is expected to be captured. Government scientists want to reunite him with his family's pod.

Get the Story:
Luna close to capture (CBC 6/22)
Elusive Luna remains free (The seattle Post-Intelligencer 6/23)

Relevant Links:
Mowachaht Muchalaht First Nation - http://www.yuquot.ca
Reunite Luna, pro-move campaign - http://www.reuniteluna.com

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Scientists delay capture of orca for First Nation (6/21)
First Nation continues to sing to killer whale (6/18)
British Columbia First Nations thwart move of orca (6/17)