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.

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.

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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