This seal is Kauai's Sweetheart and most recognizable due to her past injuries, she can be found all over the island. She is a survivor- the scars you see in the photo were not from the most recent assault, but are battle scars from a rope entanglement around her neck, boat propeller marks, cookie cutter shark bites and a shark bite. She's a wonderful momma, and in fact she is due to have her 8 pup any day!! Fortunately, she and the pup were not harmed in the assault Tuesday.
On Thursday the 19 year old man accused of harming RK30 was arrested. He could face up to 5 years in jail and a $50,000 fine. Hawaiian Monk Seals are endangered and are federally protected.
 |
| She is a survivor and a true Beauty to boot!! |
Blessings,
Val
We sure hope she continue to live many many years - we will never ever understand these types of people that would harm an innocent creature :( Thank you for haring such wonderful pictures
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing she survived the attacks. We don't think 5 years is long enough!
ReplyDeleteShe is a beautiful girl!
ReplyDeleteWe also agree with Hailey and Zaphod - 5 years isn't enough!
Cammie!
What a strong little lady she is, and we also agree that 5 years is nowhere near enough!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful collection of photos!
Great shots! I'm not sure why people have to be that way. If it were up to me the punishment would be a lot different and a lot more severe.
ReplyDelete