A rare visitor has surprised residents in the streets of Gordon’s Bay in South Africa

A southern elephant seal has been safely returned to the ocean after wandering through the streets of Gordon’s Bay, a coastal town near Cape Town, South Africa. The seal’s appearance had prompted a large-scale rescue operation.

The young male, estimated to weigh around two tons (4,400 pounds), was first spotted early Tuesday navigating the suburb’s streets. Startled residents emerged from their homes to witness the unexpected visitor, capturing videos of the marine mammal lumbering along sidewalks.

In one widely shared clip, police officers can be seen surrounding the visitor with their vehicles, attempting to prevent the animal from moving further. However, the seal showed no fear of the cars and calmly rested its head on the hood of a vehicle. After a while, it resumed its journey, making its way onto the sidewalk.

Wow, I didn't have a huge seal in Gordons Bay, Cape Town in South Africa on my list of things to post today....

Source: RT - Daily news