Leopard seal rests at Tauranga boat ramp before returning to sea
A leopard seal spent several days sleeping at a busy Tauranga boat ramp before returning to the ocean.
A leopard seal hauled out at a Tauranga boat ramp and remained there for a few days, drawing attention from locals. The area was cordoned off during the seal's stay. After its rest, the seal returned to the ocean.
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Snoozing leopard seal leads to cordoned off area at busy Tauranga boat ramp
After a few days of uninterrupted rest, the seal returned to the ocean, apparently unfazed by the attention from locals he attracted.