Wildlife officials identify Hawaiian Monk Seal found dead off Nanakuli Coast
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Wildlife officials have identified the Hawaiian Monk Seal found dead off the Nanakuli Coast earlier this month.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says R-H 32, known to the community as Ka’ale, was frequently seen along the Wai’ane Coast.
Ka’ale was recovered by NOAA partners after a dead monk seal was reported on their marine response hotline on May 6.
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A video of city, state, and federal teams removing the carcass from the shoreline was posted to Instagram by HHHnewz.
A post-mortem exam will help determine what caused the seal’s death.
The results could take several weeks.
To report any marine life in distress, call (888) 256-9840.
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