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Holmes,R.
1960
Journal
57.
18 Aug Barrow, Alaska
we had seen many Arctic Terns (Adel+
Jaws.), Soline Gulls (Ads + Jaws), &
cereal Glaucon Gulls. After
entering in among The ice, we stopped
for water at and The large color
Ice. This was obtained from
a pool - The flows. Thice
throughout the day was present
in small pieces (160' in diameter)
with occasional larger masses,
& many small pieces. After
about heading out for a hour
(5 miles?) - we sighted a herd 1
5-6 walrus lying on a small
Ice flow. We headed around
them so to come upwind & then
came within 30 yards of The
animals. Three were with
any all 9-10 men yard
fire with their shoddy rifle & the
walrus began to dive into the water.
One was killed instantly & the re-
maned on The ice. The others were
in the water, many! The wounded.
One was chased for about 15 minute
but it finally sunk out of sight
two Others lost. After this