MOSCOW, Russia: Russian rescue teams successfully saved a family of orcas stranded on the shores of the Kamchatka peninsula. The group, consisting of two adults and two young whales, had been beached since Wednesday. Volunteers and Russia’s emergency ministry worked tirelessly to keep the marine mammals hydrated and prevent them from drying out. Specialists guided the orcas into deeper waters, helping them return safely to the sea. The successful rescue of these impressive predators, which belong to the dolphin family, marks a heartening conclusion to the days-long effort in Russia’s far east.