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No joking, Emerson made his return on April 1, landing on shores of the Saanich section of the Gorge Waterway. He香蕉视频直播檇 last been seen in September 2023 near the Songhees Walkway in Vic West.
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She overheard some onlookers who suggested the young seal had evaded capture earlier in the day.
Then crews started getting active again, clearing an area, creating a perimeter around the seal and backing in a big trailer.
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Emerson emerged from the Salish Sea to moult, a natural process for the seals. They can spend around a month on land or close to land during the process, which sees them shed their fur and the underlying layer of skin.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) notes that while they may look slow and harmless, the seals are still capable of moving very quickly and could be dangerous if they feel threatened.
Anyone who sees an animal being harassed or injured, or an injured or sick animal exhibiting highly unusual behaviour is asked to call the DFO香蕉视频直播檚 24-hour Observe, Record and Report hotline at 1-800-465-4336.
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