1.   Lifeguards at that time reported that the whale appeared lethargic and did not attempt to swim away once freed from the kelp.

2.   No whales appear anyhow.

3.   The whale first appeared in the waters between West Seattle and Vashon Island in mid-January.

4.   The whale appeared to be content to float by the tank and hold his forearm indefinitely.

5.   But the whale appeared to be in good condition after the ordeal.

6.   The whale appeared to be alone, but experts did not rule out the possibility of other humpbacks being in the area farther from shore.

7.   Walker said the northbound whales appear to use the offshore Coronado Islands for navigation rather than the California coast, but he said their exact route is not known.