Really happy: Video captures B.C. orca calf eating first meal in 27 days

It’s the good news many have been hoping for — at least until a successful rescue can be accomplished.

kʷiisaḥiʔis or Brave Little Hunter had a big meal on Thursday evening.

Officials with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Ehattesaht First Nation have been trying to supplement the food source for the orphaned and stranded orca whale calf since it became trapped in the lagoon near Zeballos B.C.

“Luckily yesterday, late evening, it was actually successful,” Paul Cottrell with the department told Global News.

“And seeing that now gives us some options, gives us time. So that’s a win. And given that she was showing subtle changes in body condition, it’s really important that she’s getting those nutrients. So we’re really happy that this is happening.”

Cottrell said this gives the team of rescuers more time to formulate a rescue plan for the two-year-old orca.

The young whale …