Brazil Rare visitor: the fur seal of Ipanema
A fur seal has appeared on the famous beach of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro. The unusual swimmer is said to have arrived on the Brazilian coast with an ocean current from the Antarctic, reported the news portal G1. The young male was tired, but had no visible injuries, biologists said.
18.12.2024, 20:49
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Onlookers gathered on the beach to watch the fur seal from a distance and take pictures with their cell phones, as seen on television. The area where the animal was located was secured with barrier tape.
Visits by sea bears are very rare in Rio de Janeiro at this time of year just before the start of summer, G1 quoted biologist Izar Aximof as saying. It is already over 20 degrees in Rio. It is important that the authorities continue to monitor the situation and that people keep their distance from the animal.
