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2023 Flotilla to Alaska | Thomas Bay to Pybus Bay - Day 25

by Laura Domela and Kevin Morris 5 Jun 17:41 PDT
Two's Out leaving the Ruth Island anchorage in Thomas Bay © Laura Domela

The group left the Thomas Bay anchorage early this morning and headed north in Frederick Sound toward Pybus Bay at the south end of Admiralty Island.

As we neared the Brothers Islands, the wildlife sightings began! Over at West Brother Island — a colony of sea lions (over 100 as reported by Free Solo and Seabear) as well as some orcas.

The orcas came to visit Airship as well…a mama and baby on starboard for a while...

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