The Seal

THE SEAL

The Seal

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On an early spring snorkel, I encounter a curious young seal that becomes increasingly friendly, all the way to a remarkable conclusion.

Kayak beached near small islet
I was out for a paddle in the clear ocean waters of early spring, in my wet suite and founds some sheltered waters for a snorkle
Young seal underwater
Out of the blue, a young seal approaches
Snorkeler with seal
Eye to eye with the seal, both of us curious
Seal approaches snorkeler's fin
The seal moved effortlessly, a torpedo that moves with the flick of a flipper
Seal touching snorkeler's glove
At one moment the seal gripped my fingers, and I squeezed back. A remarkable connection I will always remember