Harbor seal charms boaters near Saugerties
Bucking the seal norm of hunting and leaving, "Laysan" is an unusual long-term Hudson River resident
Lukas Southard
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This particular seal's backstory originates in Maine and includes news coverage of his hundreds of miles of travels. He's currently spotted often near Esopus Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River.Jim Yates
Avid kayakers tend to flock to the Hudson River when the spring sun cuts the chill of a daytime paddle. For a lucky few, they might get a visit from an unexpected aquatic local who has become a bit of a regular in the waters near Saugerties.