2 monk seals found dead on Molokai, foul play not ruled out

2 monk seals found dead on Molokai, foul play not ruled out

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MOLOKAI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two monk seals were found dead under suspicious circumstances on Molokai.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a yearling female was found dead on the south side of the island.

Officials say she had the potential to add to the species' population.

A necropsy performed showed the two seals died under suspicious circumstances. According to NOAA, foul play cannot be ruled out.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the anonymous hotline at 1-800=853-1964.

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