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Visiting the Legendary Komodo Dragons in Indonesia & Seeing Wild Monkeys on the Beach!

March 3, 2025 · 21 min · 14K views · Rinca Island

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Triteia, a small sailboat, anchors at a mooring ball in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, to visit the ranger station and observe Komodo dragons.5:06 The crew navigates deep waters, often exceeding 20 meters, and utilizes local mooring floats designed for large tour vessels.3:06 While anchored near Rincha Island, the crew encounters wild monkeys on the beach and observes local wildlife, including Javan deer.6:30 The vessel’s dinghy suffers from multiple structural failures, including a leaking aft pontoon and a deflated inflatable keel.8:00 Despite attempting repairs with three separate kits and super glue, the crew cannot permanently seal the leaks or source additional repair materials in the remote region of Bajo.9:06 The crew successfully completes a guided tour to view Komodo dragons and notes the behavioral differences between local monkeys and those in Bali, where human interaction has made the animals more aggressive.10:52

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