Plan in place to rescue elephant seal in Gordon's Bay - Cape of Good Hope SPCA
The animal has attracted the attention of residents and motorists.
An elephant seal made its way into a residential area in Gordon's Bay. Picture: Cape of Good Hope SPCA
CAPE TOWN - The Cape of Good Hope SPCA said that a plan was in effect to rescue a massive elephant seal that made its way into a residential area in Gordon's Bay overnight.
The animal has attracted the attention of residents and motorists.
One of the videos doing the rounds showed the sea mammal lift its head onto the bonnet of a blue light vehicle, seemingly posing for pictures and videos, being taken by awestruck onlookers.
The SPCA's Belinda Abraham: "Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors have been on site in Gordon's Bay since around 7am this morning to prioritise the welfare of the sub-adult male elephant seal that made his way into the residential area overnight. A rescue plan is in effect and the situation is currently under control."
Abraham said they were awaiting the arrival of a wildlife vet, who would sedate the seal for its safe return to its natural environment.
"The City of Cape Town's marine unit is on site with a large game capture trailer to assist with transportation."