Around 10 killer whales were reported trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, local officials said.The pod of killer whales, including calves, was seen from a small gap in the water's surface around 1 kilometer from the coast, according to the town of Rausu. An official said vessels cannot get close enough to the animals for rescue operations.The town is located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido. Shiretoko is recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.…READ FULL ARTICLE