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    Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale [Image 17 of 19]

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    A rescue or training operation is taking place on a sandy beach area near a seawall. A red UNIC crane extends its boom over the scene where several individuals in wetsuits and military uniforms are gathered around what appears to be a person or equipment on the ground. Observers and personnel with cameras are watching from an elevated position near a truck.

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    04.17.2017

    Photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard 

    18th Wing

    A makeshift rescue team of Okinawan veterinarians, and personnel from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Force Support Squadron secure an injured dwarf sperm whale to a crane April 17, 2017, at Kadena Marina, Japan. The team worked together to transport the whale to the Churaumi Aquarium for medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.17.2017
    Date Posted: 04.20.2017 00:06
    Photo ID: 3323222
    VIRIN: 170417-F-ZC102-2267
    Resolution: 4759x7131
    Size: 17.52 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 43
    Downloads: 10

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    The image shows two dolphins swimming in turquoise-colored water, likely in an aquarium or marine facility. The water is illuminated, creating bright reflections on the surface. The dolphins appear dark/black against the vivid blue-green water.
    A person wearing a black t-shirt, bucket hat, glasses, and a white face mask is standing chest-deep in ocean water while supporting or assisting what appears to be a dolphin or small cetacean at the water's surface. The scene suggests a marine rescue or rehabilitation effort. The water is a muted green-gray color with gentle ripples.
    A person wearing a face mask, bucket hat, and dark clothing is in shallow ocean water, appearing to assist or stabilize what looks like a stranded dolphin or marine animal near the shore. In the foreground, an out-of-focus individual wearing military camouflage uniform and a cap is observing the scene. A white floating platform or board is visible in the background on the water.
    A person wearing a face mask and hat is wading in shallow turquoise coastal waters, appearing to assist or handle what looks like a marine animal near the surface. In the background, a small rocky islet covered with dense green vegetation rises from the sea, with what appears to be stone steps carved into its side. The overcast sky and calm waters suggest a tropical or subtropical coastal location.
    A U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) is embracing a civilian wearing a tan bucket hat and black shirt near a coastal or waterfront location. The soldier is wearing a dark blue beret with a Security Forces badge and appears to be sharing a warm, emotional moment. Several other individuals are partially visible in the foreground and background.
    A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage and blue beret is shaking hands with a civilian man wearing a surgical mask and baseball cap. The interaction appears cordial and cooperative, taking place near a coastal or waterfront location with turquoise water and a rocky, vegetated island visible in the background. The military personnel is wearing full tactical gear including a plate carrier vest.
    Two individuals in wetsuits are standing chest-deep in a coastal bay or enclosed marine area, appearing to handle a small dolphin or marine animal between them. One person is wearing a face mask. Rocky cliffs and a floating barrier/pontoon are visible in the background, suggesting this may be a marine facility or protected cove.
    A group of four individuals, appearing to be marine or veterinary professionals, are working in shallow coastal waters attending to what appears to be a marine animal (likely a dolphin or small cetacean). One person wears a helmet with a camera, another wears a shirt labeled 'Veterinary Services Staff', and two others are partially submerged supporting the animal. The scene suggests a marine animal rescue, medical treatment, or rehabilitation operation.
    A group of people are in shallow ocean water providing emergency medical care to what appears to be a stranded dolphin or small cetacean. At least four individuals are involved, including a person wearing a 'Veterinary Services Staff' shirt and another wearing a helmet and wetsuit holding what appears to be an IV bag or medical fluid. The scene depicts an organized marine animal rescue operation.
    Several individuals in wetsuits are in shallow coastal water attending to what appears to be a stranded or injured cetacean (dolphin or small whale). The animal shows visible signs of injury or distress, with reddish coloration visible on its body. The responders appear to be conducting a rescue or assessment operation, with one person wearing a helmet-mounted camera and another wearing a protective face mask.
    A group of four individuals are standing in shallow coastal water, working together to handle what appears to be a marine animal wrapped in a blue tarp or rescue sling. One person is wearing a U.S. Air Force camouflage uniform, while others are dressed in wetsuits, suggesting a coordinated marine animal rescue operation. The scene takes place at a beach or shoreline with calm, shallow water.
    A group of approximately six individuals are gathered in shallow coastal water, appearing to assist with what looks like a marine animal rescue or research operation. The group includes people in wetsuits, a military personnel in ACU/ABU camouflage uniform, and individuals wearing protective gear including gloves and a helmet. They appear to be collectively handling or transporting something partially submerged in the water.
    A group of people are working together in shallow water to assist what appears to be a stranded dolphin or small cetacean. The responders are wearing wetsuits and protective gear, and are using a blue tarp or sling to support and stabilize the marine animal. This appears to be a marine animal rescue or rehabilitation operation.
    A group of people on a rocky beach are collaboratively carrying what appears to be a blue tarp or bag, possibly containing an animal or collected materials. The group includes several individuals in wetsuits and helmets, civilians in casual attire, and at least one person in US Air Force military uniform. A camera operator on a tripod is visible in the background, suggesting this activity is being documented.
    A group of people on a rocky beach are handling what appears to be a deflated or collapsed inflatable watercraft or kite. One person wearing a white helmet and wetsuit is centrally involved, while others in wetsuits assist. A woman in casual clothing holds a rope with a carabiner attached, suggesting a rigging or safety role.
    A group of approximately six to seven people are gathered on a rocky shoreline, working together to handle what appears to be a large marine animal wrapped in a blue tarp or rescue stretcher. The group includes individuals in wetsuits and one person in military camouflage uniform wearing a beret. This appears to be a marine animal rescue or relocation operation.
    A rescue or training operation is taking place on a sandy beach area near a seawall. A red UNIC crane extends its boom over the scene where several individuals in wetsuits and military uniforms are gathered around what appears to be a person or equipment on the ground. Observers and personnel with cameras are watching from an elevated position near a truck.
    A group of people in wetsuits are on the back of a flatbed truck near a coastal area, appearing to handle or weigh a small shark or large fish suspended from a scale. The scene appears to take place at a harbor or marine facility, with onlookers present. The individuals are wearing matching blue and black wetsuits, suggesting they may be marine researchers or aquarium staff.
    Three individuals are on a boat deck attending to what appears to be a marine animal, likely a dolphin or small cetacean, visible in the foreground. One person wearing a black and blue wetsuit with a shark logo is leaning over the animal, while another in a blue polo shirt checks his watch, and a third person holds a long-handled ladle or scoop near a blue container. The setting appears to be a coastal marine environment, suggesting a rescue, research, or aquatic facility operation.

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