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Canine "Deckhand" On San Francisco Whale-Watching Tour Boat Becomes Added Attraction
"Bear" is a deckhand with four paws. He's a 120-pound German Shepherd who has become a favorite on the tours.

November 8, 2024
A San Francisco whale-watching business is getting a lot more attention this year thanks to a a dog who helps the crew find whales.
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"Bear" is a deckhand with four paws. He's a 120-pound German Shepherd who has become a favorite on the tours.
"He has taken to sea life and excelled. He enhances our morale," said Captain Joe Nazar of San Francisco Whale Tours. He helms the company's 65-foot catamaran, ironically named the "Kitty Kat."