Paul Makacaq Jenkins happily posing after catching a few smelts. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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Paul Makacaq Jenkins dipping for smelts in Bethel, AK. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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Paul Makacaq Jenkins smelting at the sea wall in Bethel, AK. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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From left to right: Atlas Qaqaq Harpak, Charles Hunter, Jace Marayaq Harpak. Getting ready to go out smelting in Bethel, AK. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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Asher Matthew Paniguaq Unin watching smelters at the sea wall in Bethel, AK. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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Bobby Japhet dips for fresh smelts in Bethel, AK. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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Bethelites smelting in Bethel, AK. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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Bethel children having fun dipping for smelts. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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Fresh smelts from the Kuskokwim River in Bethel, AK. Photo taken on May 23, 2018.
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Newly hired news reporter, Krysti Shallenberger. Photo taken on May 24, 2018.
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Tyson Iverson cannot wait to gulp down his first smelt. Photo taken on May 24, 2018.