Whale expert García said it was highly unlikely an orca would mistake a human being for a sea lion.
The Uruguayan large-circulation daily El País has reported the sighting of orcas off the coast of Punta del Este.
The newspaper indicated a group of sailors had spotted the killer whales swimming in the Boca Chica area, between Isla Gorriti and Punta del Este.
Contrary to what many may believe, the visit of these cetaceans is common in Uruguay, especially on the coasts of Rocha and Maldonado, Rocha Director of Environment Rodrigo García was quoted by
El País as saying.