Northern Resident Orca in Upper Georgia Strait
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Northern Resident Killer Whale
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
During the past week, some of the Northern Resident Orca appeared at the top end of Georgia Strait and in the surrounding waterways like Sutil Channel as well as Malaspina Strait. The Orca were identified as the A42s and were in the area from July 8 to July 12. These Orca tend to be seen around the northern half of Vancouver Island and further northward. The Southern Resident Orca made an appearance off of Texada Island on July 5 but no other reports were received to indicate where they may have gone from there. The Southern Resident Orca tend to live along the southern half of Vancouver Island and further southward. Resident Orca eat fish compared to the Transient Orca which eat marine mammals like seals. Let us know what you see in your travels and when you are out on the water!
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The Federal Government (DFO) issued the following statement about watching Orca in the wild: “Vessels must stay 400m away from all killer whales in southern BC coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet until May 31, 2024.” For all other areas of B.C. outside of the area indicated above, a minimum distance of 200-m must be maintained when viewing Orca OR while viewing any Cetaceans that are resting or with a calf. When viewing whales, dolphins, and porpoises under other circumstances not described above, a minimum distance of 100-m must be kept.
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Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2023-013
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Thu Jul 06 2023
12:48 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T087, T124C◦ taking long dives, heading south, Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
13:40 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T087, T124C◦ between Rebecca Rocks, Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:00 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T087,T124C◦ heading east, south of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:25 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T087, T124C◦ heading south between Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper) and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:40 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T087,T124C◦ off Powell River Ferry Terminal, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
16:45 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T087, T124C◦ heading south, Beale Cove, Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
Sat Jul 08 2023
19:58 • 2 Biggs Orca heading south off Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait. Two large males.
19:58 • 4 Biggs Orca heading north far out from Myrtle Point.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
Sun Jul 09 2023
08:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T049As, T099s◦ heading north between Denman Island and Hornby Island, Georgia Strait.
09:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T049As,T099s◦ heading north, Baynes Sound.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:40 • Biggs Orca ◦T087,T124C◦ heading west off Ripple Point, Johnstone Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Wild Waterways Adventures
09:43 • Biggs Orca ◦T087, T124C◦ heading west, Ripple Point.
10:40 • 9 Biggs Orca ◦T049As, T099s◦ out from the marina at Comox, Baynes Sound.
15:05 • Biggs Orca ◦T049As, T099s◦ heading north close to shore Cape Lazo, Comox, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Jul 10 2023
11:13 • Biggs Orca approaching Discovery Harbour Marina, Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales in Discovery Passage
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales in Discovery Passage
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:33 • Biggs Orca heading south approaching the Campbell River Fishing Pier, Discovery Passage.
11:50 • Biggs Orca milling, just south of the Campbell River Fishing Pier. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:45 • Biggs Orca ◦T049As, T099s◦ heading north, Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
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Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Fri Jul 07 2023
11:35 • 10 NRKW Orca heading east off Robson Bight, Johnstone Strait.
13:36 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s,A94 Mystery◦ heading east off Adam River, Johnstone Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Jul 08 2023
09:00 • NRKW Orca heading south-east, Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:40 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ approaching Dog Bay, Hernando Island, Malaspina Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales near Hernando Pt
Sat, 8 Jul 2023 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales near Hernando Pt
Sat, 8 Jul 2023 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:41 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s,A94 Mystery◦ heading south, Mace Point, Malaspina Strait. A42s are missing A66, Surf.
16:12 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s,A94 Mystery◦ resting, near Mystery Reef, Malaspina Strait.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Sun Jul 09 2023
11:10 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ off Mystery Reef.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Sun, 9 Jul 2023 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Sun, 9 Jul 2023 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
12:32 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading north at Mystery Reef.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales near Mystery Reef
Sun, 9 Jul 2023 – 9 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales near Mystery Reef
Sun, 9 Jul 2023 – 9 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:55 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ west side of Manson Passage, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Jul 10 2023
09:40 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading north, Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:30 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s,A94 Mystery◦ heading into Open Bay from the top of Rebecca Spit heading to Open Bay, Sutil Channel.
10:41 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s,A94 Mystery◦ Northeast toward Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
10:48 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s,A94 Mystery◦ down the Quadra shore off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:22 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ between Marina Island shack, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales in Sutil Channel
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales in Sutil Channel
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Tue Jul 11 2023
09:00 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading north just below Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:10 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading north along the east side of Wilby Shoals, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait. At 9:26am, the Orca were off Francisco Point still heading up the along the shore. Leaving the Orca at 9:26am.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:55 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading south almost back to Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Wed Jul 12 2023
08:15 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ by the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Close to Humpbacks.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:00 • NRKW Orca ◦A42s◦ heading south near the ferry route between Whaletown and Rebecca Spit mid Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Wed Jul 05 2023
15:00 • SRKW Orca spread out, north of Gillies Bay, Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
HUMPBACK WHALES
Wed Jul 05 2023
08:44 • 1 Humpback Whales heading east, south of Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:45 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading north between Powell River Ferry Terminal and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
09:45 • Humpback Whales breaching, off Rendezvous Islands, Sutil Channel.
09:50 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales breaching, top of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel. synchronized leaps.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:07 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Marina Island and Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:25 • Humpback Whales between Subtle Islands and Viner Point, Sutil Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
11:45 • 1 Humpback Whales bucking tide, in Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:20 • Humpback Whales in Teakerne Arm. Harassed by yachts.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
12:38 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off Otter Cove, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:08 • Humpback Whales at Camp Point, Johnstone Strait.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
13:25 • 3 Humpback Whales heading east in Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:45 • Humpback Whales in Teakerne Arm. Friendly.
14:05 • Humpback Whales by Bullock Bluff, Lewis Channel. Pec slapping.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
15:11 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south-east between Bullock Bluff and Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:22 • Humpback Whales just at the entrance to Teakerne Arm.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:04 • est. 6-7 Humpback Whales east of Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. In 3 groups of 2.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:55 • 4 Humpback Whales foraging, at Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
18:47 • Humpback Whales off Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. Pec slapping.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Thu Jul 06 2023
11:11 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south between Powell River and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Sherri Wretham, Powell River, BC
11:45 • 2 Humpback Whales southwest of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:55 • 4 Humpback Whales at Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
13:40 • Humpback Whales resting, near Ajax Bank west of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
13:56 • 2 Humpback Whales north side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
14:15 • 2 Humpback Whales near Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
14:30 • 3 Humpback Whales near Marina Reef.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:35 • 4 Humpback Whales heading east off Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:44 • 2 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks, Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:10 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, south of Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
Fri Jul 07 2023
09:00 • 5 Humpback Whales spread out in Sutil Channel.
09:00 • 2 Humpback Whales off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Wild Waterways Adventures
11:33 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south, south of Walcan Seafood Plant, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
14:42 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south-west, southwest of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
15:37 • est. 10+ Humpback Whales off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sat Jul 08 2023
13:16 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south to the south of Center Islet, Sutil Channel. Both large whales.
13:32 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Center Islet.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
14:01 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south between Cortez Reef and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales between Cortes Reef and Mitlenatch Isl.
Sat, 8 Jul 2023 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales between Cortes Reef and Mitlenatch Isl.
Sat, 8 Jul 2023 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:37 • 3 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
20:09 • 3 Humpback Whales out from Blubber Bay, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Angling towards the west (Rebecca Rocks).
20:27 • 6 Humpback Whales heading east from Blubber Bay towards Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Sun Jul 09 2023
09:00 • 3 Humpback Whales just below Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
09:43 • 3 Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
10:05 • Humpback Whales near Lang Bay, Malaspina Strait.
11:40 • 2 Humpback Whales off Breton Islands, Sutil Channel. look like this year’s calves.
13:40 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales top of Lasqueti Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:18 • 3 Humpback Whales north of the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
14:35 • 3 Humpback Whales pec slapping, between the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy and Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. Occasional breach.
15:29 • est. 4-5 Humpback Whales near the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Sun, 9 Jul 2023 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Sun, 9 Jul 2023 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:19 • 3 Humpback Whales just south of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
17:30 • 1 Humpback Whales across from Frances Bay.
17:40 • 2 Humpback Whales off Bartlett Islet, Calm Channel.
17:40 • 1 Humpback Whales in the middle of Deer Passage.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Mon Jul 10 2023
08:46 • 1 Humpback Whales in the shallows off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
09:08 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north-west off Francisco Point towards Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:53 • Humpback Whales mid channel, out from Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Sherri Wretham, Powell River, BC
11:00 • 12+ Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:10 • 2 Humpback Whales mid channel off the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel. Another 2, 2nm south.
11:16 • Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:55 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed / Zorro◦ breaching, off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:22 • Humpback Whales near Viner Point and the area of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale in Sutil Channel
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale in Sutil Channel
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:51 • Humpback Whales breaching, heading south, south of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Tue Jul 11 2023
09:12 • 1 Humpback Whales off Morgan’s Landing, Dent Island, Dent Rapids.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
09:25 • Humpback Whales at Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:44 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south about 1-NM off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
10:39 • est. 5 Humpback Whales milling, off the south end of Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:40 • est. 3 Humpback Whales travelling, heading south-east off the south end of Texada Island, Georgia Strait. 3-5 minute dives seen from stationary boat. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
EM, Mount Vernon, WA, USA
15:15 • Humpback Whales in Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:30 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south by Dinner Rock towards Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
16:49 • 2 Humpback Whales off Prideaux Haven, Homfray Channel.
Graham Evans, Stowaway Adventures
17:15 • 2 Humpback Whales just south of Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
19:05 • 2 Humpback Whales off Qualicum Beach, Georgia Strait.
19:10 • 3 Humpback Whales off Chrome Island, Baynes Sound.
Radio, overheard or call out
20:31 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north out from the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Wed Jul 12 2023
06:55 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west, Dent Rapids. Transiting in slack tide.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
07:30 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south half-way between the Powell River Viewpoint and Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
07:42 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching at the entrance to Raza Passage.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
08:15 • Humpback Whales breaching; pec slapping, near the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Close to the Orca A42s.
08:15 • 12+ Humpback Whales spread out in the southern part of Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
08:29 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south very close to shore off Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
09:30 • Humpback Whales off Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:37 • est. 12+ Humpback Whales between the south end of Marina Island and Cortez Reef, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 – 3 items
Nick Templeman,Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 – 3 items
Nick Templeman,Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Wed Jul 05 2023
14:46 • 10+ PWS Dolphins playing, at Tenedos Bay, Desolation Sound.
Radio, overheard or call out
Thu Jul 06 2023
14:25 • est. 20 PWS Dolphins off Coho (Kiddie) Point at the NW tip of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sat Jul 08 2023
17:52 • PWS Dolphins in Dent Rapids.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Mon Jul 10 2023
09:50 • PWS Dolphins near Stimpson Reef west of Port Neville, Johnstone Strait. Small group.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
14:40 • est. 50 PWS Dolphins heading east by Lawrence Point, Bute Inlet.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins in Bute Inlet
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins in Bute Inlet
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SEA OTTERS
Thu Jul 06 2023
09:00 • Sea Otters off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
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It’s about a survey for all of you who are recreational boaters in British Columbia, be it with motor or paddle. The survey will only take 5 to 10 minutes.
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An endangered North Atlantic right whale has been spotted entangled in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, near Lamèque in northeastern New Brunswick.
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For most, coming in to work on a day off would be anything but lucky, but for Liz Lagos it ended up with a surprise that made it worth the trip. Lagos is the manager of the concession on Discovery Pier and on July 10, she had to come in on a day off because the business received an order early.
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