A surprise visitor: Monk seal welcomes Waimea Bay finishers
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A monk seal helped to greet swimmers during a race on the North Shore Saturday.
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They were participating in the North Shore Swim Series, an open-water swimming festival made up of four races stretching from Haleiwa Beach Park to Sunset Beach.
Saturday’s race kicked off at 9 a.m. at Chun’s Reef and covered 1.6 miles, ending at Waimea Bay.
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Witnesses say they spotted four seals in the water that morning, including a mother and pup.
It is required by law to keep at least 50 feet away from monk seals.
To report a sighting, contact the Hawaii Marine Animal Response at (808) 256-9840.
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