Vicky Ray was identified on June 12, 2002 Manta Heaven. She was about 4 feet across.
She visits Manta Heaven on a very regular basis and occasionally Manta Village. She is named after Vicky Newman. When we see Vicky Ray, we also remember Victoria Elizabeth Redman Cluxton, who passed in 2006 at the age of 45. She is the sister of Christian Redman aka “Flipper”, a manta enthusiast and divemaster for many years.
DESCRIPTION OF MARKINGS
Vicky Ray has 1x long stroke between her gill slits and 1x dot.
DESCRIPTION OF SCARRING
Vicky Ray has some scarring on her right-wing from a fishing hook injury.
IDENTIFICATION DATE
June 12, 2002
GENDER
Female
SIZE OF WINGSPAN
12-14 feet
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