Elephant Seal Takes Unexpected Stroll Through South African Suburb

A large elephant seal caused quite a stir in Gordon's Bay, South Africa, on Tuesday morning. Residents were surprised to see the two-ton marine mammal lumbering along their street. "I couldn't believe my eyes," said one resident, who captured the event on video. The seal, believed to be a young male, was eventually guided back to the ocean by animal welfare officials. The incident highlights the occasional unexpected encounters between wildlife and humans in coastal areas.