Mile 292 Report
Twin Rocks, Heitmiller Creek
September 14, 2025
Dead seal on incoming tide.
Report Details
Dead seal on incoming tide. Slimey algae.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 3 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Sitting: 3.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: Picked up styrofoam and plastic from bait trays near the Barview Jetty..Notable Wildlife
Sandpipers, gulls, crows.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Wrackline Content
Has been a slimy green algae on the wrack line the last few days. Sticks to your shoes.
Slimey algae seaweed?
Dead seal
Unknown white covering on right eye of dead seal.
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