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Bremen

· Maine

A large group of seals was photographed hauled out near Bremen.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/11703779

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Supporting evidence
Original page: public page shows 20 July 2015 in Bremen, Maine; API UTC displays 21 July. Bright photo and displayed 10:22 PM EDT clock conflict are retained in evidence only. Count remains unset.
Identification confidence
Uncertain
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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