Wicket

On August 3, 2005, Wicket, a yearling harbor seal, was released back to the wild at Jones Beach State Park. Students and teachers from the Westbury school district joined the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation to witness Wicket's release.

Wicket was equipped with a satellite tag that was attached to his back, in-between the shoulder blades. This tag will hopefully allow the Riverhead Foundation biologists to follow Wicket's post release movements.

Below are pictures from Wicket's release and a map showing his latest position.

Students and teachers from Westbury waiting to see Wicket in the rescue track that was used for his transport from Riverhead to Jones Beach State Park.

Kim Durham, the Riverhead Foundation rescue program director, briefing the public gathered to witness the release.

Wicket's cage is just about to be open...

Wicket with a satellite tag on his back swimming through the surf!

Wicket's position as of October 27, 2005

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