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A rather unusual sight greeted residents in the Sir Lowry’s Pass area as an elephant seal made an unexpected appearance far from its natural ocean habitat.
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The Cape of Good Hope SPCA confirmed that its inspectors were dispatched to the scene after reports of the marine mammal moving through a residential section along Sir Lowry’s Pass Road.
The large seal, known for its immense size and coastal roots, is believed to have become disoriented and ventured inland.
SPCA teams are working on a safe and stress-free strategy to relocate the animal back to a more suitable environment.
“Our SPCA Inspectors are actively working on a safe and stress-free plan to relocate this magnificent marine mammal,” said the organisation in a public notice on social media.
The SPCA urged members of the public to steer clear of the area to avoid disturbing the seal and to allow officials to carry out the rescue operation effectively.
‘This is a developing situation and we’ll continue to provide updates as it unfolds,’ the SPCA said.
Elephant Seal Surprise in Gordon’s Bay
SPCA Inspectors are currently on site in Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, where a rather unexpected visitor — an Elephant Seal — has found its way into a residential area.
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