Efforts to capture an orca that a First Nation in British Columbia believes is the spiritual embodiment of a late tribal chief failed again.

Members of the Mowachat-Muchalaht First Nation lured Tsux'iit, also known as Luna, away from a holding pen. They drummed and sang songs to help attract the killer whale's attention.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans wants to reunite the orca with his family's pod. Government scientists say he has become too friendly and fear for his safety.

Get the Story:
Luna lured away again (CBC 6/23)
Luna still elusive, stays near Indian canoes (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 6/24)

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

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First Nation boaters try again to stop capture of whale (6/23)
Scientists delay capture of orca for First Nation (6/21)
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British Columbia First Nations thwart move of orca (6/17)