5-7-2012 DB Dailies: Buster@RI, Kaiwi@LL, Irma@Waikiki, M&M@Maili, Noa@Maili Pt, Kermit@NIM, T15M@WP, Kekoa&Makaiwi@RR

The day began bright and early as ususal, but it would be 1047 before I found my first critter. It would would prove to be Buster (RV08) on the beach at the Waimanalo end of Left Point Beach, on Rabbit Island. Though photos don't pick it up, his N21 bleach was clearly visible.

Posse member Zeeny Mian called at 1040 with the report of Kaiwi (RK96) at Lania Lookout. I checked her at 1140, and found her in a small nook, sightly more in the inlet than her usual spot, probably tide related. Posse member Teri advised that Kaiwi had departed, with the rising tide, at approximately 1553.

Diane Gabriel called with the report of Irma (R010) near lifeguard stand 2E in Waikiki. This is day #3 of her Waikiki tour package. A 1900 email from Colleen advised that Irma was still there. Todd is attending to her.

At 0825 Team Billand checked in with the report of M&M (R020) at Guard Rails, Maili.

At 0906 the Billands found Noa (R6FI) at Maili Point.

At 0957 2AW was the next Billand find at Tracks.

Next came Kermit (R012) on the Billand list, fronting #1705 at Nimitz Cottages.

Unfortunately, the Billands next find was a total Bummer. At 1227 they found Sharkbite (T15M) fronting 1706, White Plains with a fish hook, leader and considerable line attached. NOAA was notified and a response was begun. Team Billand called at 1547 to advise that T15M had been successfully captured. A lot of line and the leader was removed and the ol' dude was caged and is in route to the Aquarium for X-rays. An 1858 conversation with Dera, brought word that T15M has a fish hook, approximate 3 ft down his esophagus. More X-rays are being taken at this time, and a plan will be formulated.

An email from State Off Shore Islands Biologist , Amarisa Marie advised that she has received the New & Improved Rabbit Island signs, and that they would hopefully get them installed next week. Stay tuned fans !

In the Yesterday's News deparment, Kelly Girl forwarded new photos from Josh of what has proven to be Right Spot (R016) at the Kahuku on 5-6-12. Tanx Eh, to Kelly and Josh. Ya' Done Good !

A 1640 call from Barbara brought news that she had spoken with Eileen, who reported that Kekoa (RK72) and Makaiwi (R4DF) were at the Reef Runway today. She also reported that T21M had been there yesterday.

Kaiwi @ Lanai Lookout 

 She's look pretty good after her hook and black eye experience 

 Look up... oh now I have a stiff neck

 Irma @ Waikiki - wish we could have a cop on an atv at most sites.

 Another Irma shot from Karen R.

 Right Spot @ Kahuku thank you Josh and Kelly Girl 

 Benny @ Makaha 

 2AW @ Tracks

 M+M @ Guard Rails

 She's look mighty hefty

 wonder where she'll give birth this year

 Noa @ Maili Point

 Kermit @ Nimitz