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The Escape of the Common Cubicle Man
by Skarc75

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 06/15/2017
Entry & Exit Point: Wood Lake (EP 26)
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 2
Day 5 of 5
Monday, June 19, 2017

We awoke to a calm morning for breaking camp. This was a bittersweet morning.  We also awoke to find that the turtle was under the fire grate and she was laying her eggs. As she was in the middle of laying, we did not interrupt her. We quietly packed and let her be. It seemed that she was laying eggs at least 1 foot below grade, so the eggs may possibly be okay? I'd appreciate any input if available. 

We took down camp and thoroughly checked for garbage/items left, then pushed off