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California sea lions and harbor seals rest on a dock in Astoria, Oregon.
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A fake life-sized orca, left, is pulled on the docks of Pier Two in Astoria, Oregon.
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The orca, really a boat, is prepared for launching.
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John Wilfer, the pilot of the fake life-sized orca vessel, looks out from an opening as the whale is moved into position prior to launching.
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Crews prepare to launch the fake life-sized fiberglass orca.
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Seals and sea lions crowd the docks in Astoria, Oregon.
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The fake life-sized fiberglass orca passes the boat, Lady Washington, as it continues 'swims' down the Columbia River.
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The pilot of the fake fiberglass orca, is pulled from the capsized vessel in the Columbia River.
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