Elephant Seal's Unexpected City Stroll Ends in Successful Rescue

In a surprising turn of events, residents of Gordon's Bay, South Africa, witnessed a large elephant seal taking an unexpected stroll through their streets on May 27th. The unusual sight prompted immediate calls to authorities, leading to a multi-hour rescue operation. "I've never seen anything like it," said one local resident, who captured part of the event on their phone. A specialized wildlife team was dispatched, successfully sedating the massive animal, estimated to weigh around two tons, before gently loading it onto a trailer. After a nearly nine-hour operation, the seal was safely released back into the ocean at Koggel Bay, concluding with a positive outcome for the animal and the community.