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‘Very joyful times’: 3 whaling crews deliver excitement and traditional food to the shores of Utqiaġvik

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Three whaling crews in Utqiaġvik successfully landed whales, providing traditional food for the community. The catch will be distributed during upcoming winter feasts.

A day of good weather ended with a flurry of late-night activity. Portions of the whales will be distributed to the community in the days to come and during winter feasts, crews say.

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