A video taken by Evan Brodsky of the Monterrey Bay Whale Watch shows a white orca swimming with its mom and peers in northern California on Nov. 24. The orca, nicknamed Frosty, has a pale complexion that may be due to leucism or Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, a condition involving the loss of pigmentation. Previous whales with this syndrome have not lived past the age of five, making Frosty’s survival a cause for celebration. The video captures Frosty swimming with its peers off the California coast, showcasing its unique appearance. Fernando Cervantes Jr., a trending news reporter for USA TODAY, highlights the significance of Frosty’s sighting and encourages readers to follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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