HMMA Update from September 27th

At 0914 a report came in about a seal at Kaihalulu Beach. Jennifer responded and ID'ed Lei Ola (RH48). Lei Ola remained sleeping at 1624 via Dr. Tom. At 1020 a report came in about a seal at Paradise Cove. Brittany and Karen responded and found found Pohaku (RO28). At 1122 a report came in about a seal at Hanauma Bay. DB later confirmed the Kolohe ID (RW22). At 1320 a report came in about a seal at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Colleen responded and ID'ed Kaiwi (RK96). At 1636 A report came in about a seal at the Elbow. Dr. Tom confirmed Holokai (RG40) by tag. Holokai remained sleeping. Susie checked in via email from Paradise Cove.

Susie was dispatched to relieve another volunteer. When she arrived Pohaku was sleeping on the rocks most of the time. At 1810 a 2nd seal swam up from the south side of the rocks, the seal crossed the small area of beach then left to the north. At 1845 Pohaku entered the water to the heading south. No ID was made on the second seal at the time of sighting. After evaluating photos the seal is believed to be Benny (RE74). ID was made by the facial scaring and scar on top of the seal's head.

RO28