Two orcas and 12 dolphins have been stuck in bleak living conditions in an abandoned marine park since January.
The majestic creatures remain confined in Marineland Antibes, a French marine park near Cannes that shut its doors four months ago.
Disturbing drone footage released by animal activist group TideBreakers shows the orcas Wikie, 23, and her 11-year-old son Keijo wandering aimlessly around the abandoned park.
The video also shows the algae-infested pool where the remaining dolphins are kept.
But despite their despairing condition, French authorities have yet to identify a suitable site in Europe for the orcas and have rejected a proposed move to a marine zoo in Japan.
Marketa Schusterova, co-founder of TideBreakers, said: ‘The situation in Marineland Antibes is an emergency and needs worldwide attention.
‘These are the last two remaining orcas in captivity in France and they should be moved quickly.
‘The orcas need to be removed from dangerous conditions that are posing significant risks to their health and safety.’
The marine park closed on January 5, citing legislation banning