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