Haietlik
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A mythical water serpent of the Nootka. It means Lightning Snake. According to the legend, the Lightning Snakes were sent off by the Thunderbirds to kill orcas for food. Once he saw a whale, Haietlik attacked it. Haietlik's head was as sharp as a knife and its tongue shot lightning bolts. This would injure the whale enough for Haietlik to carry it as prey. There is a Canadian National Defence Transport and Rescue Squadron named after it.
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- http://www.airforce.dnd.ca/19wing/squadron/442gen_e.asp The squadron's information page
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