Amazing photo published of seal on Worthing beach - but council issues important warning
The council has published an amazing photo of a seal, which came to visit Worthing beach – but also issued an important warning.
The district council revealed that ‘we were visited by a seal on Worthing beach’ on Thursday morning (November 6).
"Throughout the year seals are frequent tourists to Adur and Worthing – coming to rest on our shores before heading back into the sea,” the council’s social media post read.
However, Adur and Worthing Councils shared an important message to anyone who sees a seal on a beach.
They said: “If you witness a seal basking on the shingle please make sure adults and children stay at least 150 feet away and keep all dogs on a leash.
"Should the animal look injured please contact our Coastal Office team on 01903 238 977 or British Divers Marine Life Rescue on 01825 765546.”
Meanwhile, a ‘playful and silly’ seal who was rescued, rehabilitated and returned to the wild by the RSPCA has been found dead on an East Sussex beach.
The RSPCA said the seal was found tightly wrapped in an old fishing net, along with another seal.
The charity says the shocking discovery highlights the dangers of litter on land and sea to animals.