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Migmac
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We were out a walk on the beach years ago, the kids were wall under 5. We came on a seal pup. It could barely move on the sand. It was very aggressive even though we were probably twenty yards away. Not a beastie I would want to tangle with.
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It was happily laying on the beach, we kept a distance but a family rushed over, it growled aggressively then headed into the water
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We see them (not pups specifically) most weekend walks on one specific rocky outcrop, get within twenty metres or so and exchange quizzical looks with them as they watch us from the sea.
You should meet one in the water ,, they give you a fast reminder as to whos only visiting , they are amazing. if Ive been diving in the fish farm and then go rec diving , my suit stays smelly from the morts { dead fish} in the farm , my fins have a few teeth marks in them from seals . to leave a tooth mark in a Force fin is no light bite.
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There is a big collection of them on the peninsular where i live (Wirral Peninsular)...when i had my boat we used to throw half our mackerel catch back to them as they know when your fishing and hang about the boat, nice animals they are. Good drone vid of them here somebody has done
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Used to go dive with them up in the Farne Isles and as @tom2207 says, they soon show you who is in charge and you could be the best Olympic swimmer in the world, you would be a clumsy oaf in comparison. Lovely animals and not the least bit aggressive or afraid on their terms. Probably the only thing I miss about diving.
On careful reflection, it is the only thing I miss about diving.
On careful reflection, it is the only thing I miss about diving.
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fiesty little buggers 
been watching this team saving loads caught up in old fishing nets 
and cut to bits round there necks
(1) String Embedded in Seal's Skin - YouTube
been watching this team saving loads caught up in old fishing nets and cut to bits round there necks(1) String Embedded in Seal's Skin - YouTube
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There's quite a few on the coast here . a few Years ago you could go look at them unhindered . Most kept a respectful distance mostly because (a) they're wild animals and (b) they've a lot of big teeth !
Then some stupid bint got bit ( how close do you need to be to get bit ?) And tried to sue the council !
All fenced off now and wardens keeping everyone safe .
Then some stupid bint got bit ( how close do you need to be to get bit ?) And tried to sue the council !
All fenced off now and wardens keeping everyone safe .
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sounds about rite saw a parrot in a cage and a note saying i bite keep away . sum nuggat went up and it nearly took his finger off
blood everywhere . i just said cant u read and walked away . my parrot used to go for people if i let it out used to hang of the cage and nab youDonna Nook.....
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Is there anything stupider than people ? There is always some know all, who in reality knows sfa, who decide to interfere with wildlife. Village eejits who want a photo with a massive stag in a park, during the rut, and are baffled when they get injured ! That woman in London who allowed her dog to maul that seal pup in the lock, oh no she wouldn't be told and the seal wound up dead over it.
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The juveniles are ok but the mums can get nasty around when with pups.
Kinda use to people so they are ignored until your a couple of metres away.
Just got to make sure they can see you.
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Don't mess with the males
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Yes ,
Was always kept quiet , locals only thing .
Then it was on the radio - et voila - all the mongs started to go for a looksee !
I had a place at Tetney Lock so I could walk down and watch the seals
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This post reminded me : I was sailing a small yacht near Harwich, and it was attacked by a huge seal with tiger strip markings.,It didn't touch the boat, but kept jumping out of the water and splashing down about a foot away, so the water pressure hit the yacht. It was like a car crashing into the boat repeatedly, very loud, I was half expecting to sink from damage.Don't mess with the males
The creature was nearly as long as the 24' boat, so must have weighed half a ton at the very least.
I don't know why it was so angry, maybe it thought my boat was looking at its seal bitches in the wrong way or something?
The keel and rudder look quite fishy in a way (a Hurley 24/70, the seagoing equivalent of an Austin Allegro) I have sold it since then anyway.
