5-5-2012 DB's Dailies: Mission Kaiwi

The Kaiwi/Irma Quest began at 0545. By 0800 both had come to successful conclusions.

At 0800 Dera called with the report of an animal at 2F, Waikiki. At 0846 Colleen called to confirm the Irma (R010) ID. Thankfully, Irma would depart with the rapidly rising tide at 1456, per Colleen.

Also at 0800 I found an animal, partially visible in a tide pool on the water front rocks, left of Seal Rock Inlet , on Rabbit Island. At 0905 I finally, saw the transmitter, and girdle of Kaiwi (RK96). I called Dera aqt 0905 and she got the NOAA ball rolling. David, Dera, Charles, Chad & Jesse were in place at Makai Pier by 1020, and the mission commenced. David, Charles and Dera did were the on island crew, and after a practice capture on Dera, they proceeded to Kaiwi. The capture, and transport back to Makai Pier went without incident. She was loaded in a cage and off she went via truck to the Aquarium. Lesley called at 1412 to advise that Kaiwi was resting comfortably in the tank, and that they were awaiting the Xray machine. At 1607 I received word that X-rays showed only the tongue hook, and that was removed.

Kaiwi was transported to Irma's, and was released to the water at 1710. Thank You to all involved !

Team Billand called at 0809 to report Kermit (R012) foraging off shore of Kermit's Reef. On their 0900 check, Kermit was gone.

At 0940 they found Kermit fronting the 1813 pavilion at Nimitz Cottages.

At 0838 the Billands reported Makaiwi (R4DF) fronting #1708 at White Plains.

Marilyn did the Ka'ena Point trek today , and at 1020, reported Ka'ena (RO40), RIP (RR70), and BG (R303) at the end of the world.

At 1242 Team Billand called with the report of Benny (RE74), Kerby (RW08) and Noa (R6FI) together at Maili Point.

Team Billand called well after dark, with a Big Moon shining, and Kermit still on the beach, along with a bumper crop of idiots, who just have to be idiots. Check the blog in the morning for the Billands day. 

Mission Kaiwi begins with a practice run  Kaiwi played by Dera

or either that .. the PIFSC has a real sense of humor

Looks like Dera is getting away

NOW the real mission begins... they carefully sneak up on Kaiwi

 she's carefully captured with a special net

 and carried off

 all aboard

 off to be loaded and to Waikiki aquarium

 Miss Kaiwi with her rescue Team!

 She only needed a short visit for xrays and removed one hook

 Time to go back home little girl

 What the hell was that about?  Holy moly!

 I am out of here!!!!

xray showing hook on her tongue that was removed

 look ma no hooks... just my battery pack

 Speaking of Mom... here she is snoozing at Waikiki while her baby girl had an adventure.