Team T&D are still on the Big Island and found only one seal today. They saw Manu'iwa RK26, but during their afternoon beach walk they did see 3 turtles snuggled up together. Given the recent activity at Halemaumau I have a feeling checking for seals will not be the priority tomorrow.
Team R&B found RL20 Kalua at the bay. He was there foraging in the morning and on their afternoon check. Along with foraging he was seen stealing fish once again.
At another west side location they spotted a seal swimming around, near one of the woman from the camp and her dog. By the time Team R&B got to the area, the seal turned around and hauled up on seal inlet. They ID'd RW22 Kolohe, with a wound on top of his nose. This poor guy keeps getting wounds on or around his snout.
Next stop was at the outfall where they discovered two seals foraging together. They were able to ID Aukai RL12 with her beautiful coat. She was busy going about the area, in and out of the outfall. Then there was Kaale RH32 foraging close to Aukai. He was being a gentleman by not bothering her just staying close.
After watching them for a couple of hours, they saw that one of the seals took off and was heading towards tracks. They headed over and sure enough the seal landed but then entered the water and kept going. Finally Team R&B caught up and it was Kaale RH32. He hauled out again. They made sure he was okay and thankfully no one ran up to the seal. Kaale settled in so they left the area.
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