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Saving Marino: Okinawan Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

U.S. Air Force retired Master Sgt. David Lacar gently holds onto a dwarf sperm whale April 17, 2017, as an 18th Security Forces team member secures the area at Kadena Marina, Japan. Lacar guided the injured whale off of the rocks at the marina and into deeper water while protecting the whale until help could arrive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Omari Bernard
VIRIN: 170417-F-ZC102-2015.JPG
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