A SPEEDBOAT has been spotted allegedly “deliberately harassing” a pod of Orcas off the Moray coast, police have said.
The boat allegedly crossed the path of a pod of Orcas, which disturbed their course near Findochty on Friday at around 7am, according to the Press and Journal.
Police said they have received a report of the Orcas being “deliberately disturbed” in Moray and are now appealing for people to come forward with any information regarding the incident.
Orcas are often seen around the north of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides, and it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly harass or disturb them.
Constable Smith, from Buckie Police Office, said: “It is great to see these animals around the Moray coast.
“However, it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly harass or disturb a dolphin, whale, porpoise or basking shark.
“I would appeal to any members of the public in the area at the time who may have witnessed this incident to please contact Police Scotland on 101.”
Anyone with information that could help officers can use incident number PS-20250607-1208.
