Monday was Miracle’s seventh consecutive day hauling out on the rocks just north of Don Armeni boat ramp. First Responders Eilene and David arrived at 7:30 am and noticed that the seal was already snoozing on a brand new rock – in the corner of the cove, just below the sidewalk. A perimeter was set up to give her a little space and Scheduler Melinda J was notified.

Just before 10am, as the tide was receding, Miracle abandoned her post, tumbling down a few rocks and into Elliott Bay, but swam to a nearby large slab of concrete extending into the water. She promptly scooted up onto it (photo left) before climbing up to a higher rock. She spent the rest of the morning and afternoon perched at this location. A steady stream of Seal Sitters volunteers arrived for two-hour shifts to keep her safe.

Around 6:15 pm, with the rising tide surrounding her rock as it grew dark, Miracle entered the water and was last seen bottling in the black water, drifting to the north.


MIRACLE STILL ABSENT FROM THE ROCKS TODAY
First Responder Lynn saw Miracle approach her favored haul-out early Tuesday morning, but then she disappeared and has not been seen since.

Surrounding shoreline has been checked frequently the past two days, including Jack Block Park, but still no sign of her - or any other young seals for that matter in our neck of Elliott Bay.

Today, First Responder Robin picked up a dead weaner at Weather Watch Park across from La Rustica Restaurant. The seal is definitely not Miracle. WDFW will perform the necropsy and we will let you know if there are any significant findings.

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