Neil the seal sparks controversy over removal methods
Neil the seal, a five-year-old elephant seal and internet sensation in Tasmania, has returned to land for winter, sparking controversy after wildlife officers were filmed using paddles and boards to move the 1,000-kilogram animal from a busy road. The Department of Natural Resources has defended the removal methods as internationally recognised safe practices. Authorities are warning the public to maintain a distance of at least 20 metres from the elephant seal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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