Rabies outbreak in seals triggers warning to Cape Town’s surfers and beachgoers
Reports of aggressive seals attacking and biting surfers heighten fears that they might now infect people with the incurable disease
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Reports of aggressive seals attacking and biting surfers heighten fears that they might now infect people with the incurable disease
The injured mammal was tranquillised successfully but ‘complications‘ meant the rescue team were unable to remove it from the reservoir
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Despite talk of a Jaws-like incident off the coast of Cornwall, locals say the woman involved was probably nipped by a seal
They’re just relaxing, coastguards assure public, as sight of mammals soaking up rays on land leads to concern
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Stable numbers of the marine mammals serve as a positive indicator of overall water quality and river health
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Rebecca Sabben-Clare QC revealed she was 'heartbroken by this terrible accident' and 'fully understands the dismay expressed'
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As more people are able to access coastal beaches and coves on kayaks and paddle-boards, seals are being disturbed in their own territory
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The Marine Conservation Society reported a 'concerning' rise in call-outs for distressed seals
Staycationers have been getting too close trying to stroke or take selfies with the seals, resulting in them being scared back into the sea
The researchers argue it could impact all animals who rely on the night sky for navigation
What was previously thought to be vocal is actually a grey seal clapping its flippers