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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hunt New Zealand Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
3378 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 18, 2003 to May 24, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand -
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| Hunt Area: |
Christchurch on the South Island |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Berry; Hunt New Zealand Safaris. Lawford Road; No 5 R.D.; Christchurch; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-349-5842; Fax: 011-64-3-349-3549; Email: huntnz@xtra.co.nz; Web http://www.huntnzsafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Donald Greig (outstanding) |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Tahr, Himalayan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two, silver. |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent condition. Other game available in abundance and not hunted. Fallow deer, wapiti, boar and various species of sheep and goats. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air New Zealand |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
747-400 traveled tourist. Excellent service and food. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$13500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
One tahr, two chamois and one gold medal stag included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Firearms permit from New Zealand police. |
Amount: |
$25 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Alaska to Los Angeles to Auckland and to Christchurch. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Air travel tourist class Seattle to Christchurch $1,600, tips $875. No extra charge for helicopter t |
Amount: |
$2475 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Helicopter flight in the Southern Alps after tahr and chamois. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Range finder handy, sight in for 300 yards. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
In over 40 years of hunting this is one of best I have ever been on. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Don Morin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 253-891-1311 - 16600 SE 376th St. |
| Hunting Experience: |
48 years including Africa, Mongolia, Spain, Canada, Alaska and all over the US. |
| Physical Condition: |
Not very good, the last five years desk pushing. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hunt New Zealand Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
4190 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 3, 2003 to May 10, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand - South Island
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| Hunt Area: |
Southern Alps |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Berry; Hunt New Zealand Safaris. Lawford Road; No 5 R.D.; Christchurch; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-349-5842; Fax: 011-64-3-349-3549; Email: huntnz@xtra.co.nz; Web http://www.huntnzsafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
John Berry |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 1/8. |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 327 plus. |
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Chamois - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 3/4. |
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Goat - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hog, Wild - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 2 3/4. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game was in prime condition. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
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| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
United |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
donated hunt, purchased at SCI chapter fundraiser. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$12,000. |
Amount: |
$12000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Frequent Flyer |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Included in trophy fees (helocopter) |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Absolutely none. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Excellent hunting, an amiable, personable host, superb B & B cuisine, fine accommodations - Hard to beat!! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
We used John Berry's rifle, rather then bringing our own. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Keagy |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 925-283-0839 - 3888 Quail Ridge Road, Lafayette, CA 94549 E-mail: rskeag@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 40 international hunts. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hunt New Zealand Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
|
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
1148 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 20, 1999 to July 27, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand - South Island
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| Hunt Area: |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Berry; Hunt New Zealand Safaris. Lawford Road; No 5 R.D.; Christchurch; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-349-5842; Fax: 011-64-3-349-3549; Email: huntnz@xtra.co.nz; Web http://www.huntnzsafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Donald Greig |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
SCI Buffalo Chapter. Buffalo; NY; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Deer, Fallow - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Sheep, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Goat, Feral - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Deer, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent in every aspect. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
U.S. Air and Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems!! |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Donation for tahr and red deer |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Donation for tahr and red deer |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
None |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
First Class from New York (Albany) to Sidney to Christchurch, back to Sidney round trip per person. |
Amount: |
$11000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
None |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
As a big game hunter for 35 years I have "been there and done that." This trip was without any doubt the best. A five star operation in every aspect. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Tahr hunting with insertion and extraction into mountains by helicopter. The most thrilling hunt in my life. Do not miss it!! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
For additional details on this wonderful hunt call me at work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Steve Hochman |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 607-326-5432 - Box 123, Halcottsville, NY 12438 |
| Hunting Experience: |
35 years in Canada four bears, deer, elk; Western US ten elk, deer, antelope; South America one large cat, wild pigs; Africa, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbawe, PH School in South Africa, Zambia. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good, age 58. Minor heart condition and slow walker. No spice diet. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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|
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
|
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hunt New Zealand Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
|
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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| Report
ID: |
561 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 12, 1998 to July 18, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
New Zealand - South Island
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| Hunt Area: |
Peel Forest |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
John Berry; Hunt New Zealand Safaris. Lawford Road; No 5 R.D.; Christchurch; New Zealand; Tel. 011-64-3-349-5842; Fax: 011-64-3-349-3549; Email: huntnz@xtra.co.nz; Web http://www.huntnzsafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
John Berry |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Tahr - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Chamois - Availability: Airline (Quantas) lost my luggage for two days, so I didn't get to hunt chamois. |
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Condition Comments: |
Tahr are abundant, and herd seems in great shape. Great fun to hunt! |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Quantas |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Lost luggage for two days. Very dissatisfied. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
none |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
none |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Quantas, very dissatisfied |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
none |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
tips |
Amount: |
$1000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Only lost luggage. Outfitter was great!! |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Beauty of tahr and Southern Alps area and people wonderful. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Tough climbing. Have good boots and be in shape. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would absolutely recommend the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bruce Keller (Cola Balanca Ranch) |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 830-866-3505 - P. O. Box 550, Ingram, TX 78025 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Considerable experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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