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Snow is born!
This whale begins her journey throughout the open waters -
A tragedy occurs...
While trying to cross the path of a cruise ship leaving Glacier Bay National Park, Snow (Whale 68) was struck head on by the vessel -
Time for Mother Nature to Do Her Work
Snow's body needed to decompose for 15 months before her bones could be soaked in the ocean and removed. -
Time to get Snow ready
Melissa Senac and her project partner, Kelly VandenBerg recruited Dan DenDanto, a whale-skeleton specialist, to professionally prepare Snow’s skeleton for display. -
The Grand Opening
Several people gathered around the display for the unveiling of Snow's skeleton. This will forever serve as a reminder to those visiting the park of the dangers that these animals face, and why the precautions that are put into place are there.