Takahashi Ray was identified at Manta Village on June 21, 2008 by James Wing.
He is named after Katsuhiro Takahashi, a flight instructor friend of Jim’s who sadly was killed in a May 2008 plane crash.
DESCRIPTION OF MARKINGS
His markings like the letter “V” and 2x strokes.
IDENTIFICATION DATE
June 21, 2008
GENDER
Male
SIZE OF WINGSPAN
9-10 feet
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