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| Comet 02.09.2007 Copyright HWDT Genevieve Leaper |
The
true identity of a famous killer whale known as ‘Dopey Dick’ –
who sparked widespread attention when he swam into Derry-Londonderry
almost 40 years ago – has at last been identified, thanks to
photographs published on social media.
The
orca attracted headlines in November 1977, when
he made his way up the River Foyle and into the
city,
apparently in pursuit of salmon, before remaining five kilometres
upriver of Loch Foyle for two days. Incredulous at the sight and
confused about the whale’s behaviour, locals dubbed him
