Surfing seal caught making waves!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- There's a new surfer getting a lot of attention at one beach on the west coast. A surfing seal people are now calling "Sammy" is making waves, though marine experts are mystified by the pup's behavior. News4JAX.com.
During my years as a newspaper reporter, I had the privilege of interviewing dozens of veterinarians and zoologists. As far as I know, in marine wildlife rehab centers, divers' wetsuits are often filled with padding to resemble adult seals. Oftentimes, they have fake teats attached to them, so rescued seal pups can nurse thinking the wetsuit is their mother (The Dodo has a great story on that). Now, as we saw in this video, all of the surfers on this San Diego beach are wearing BLACK WETSUITS. It amazes me that no wildlife experts consulted regarding this baby seal have made the connection that the seal pup probably thinks THEY ARE SEALS TOO! That's why she approaches them without fear or hesitation. That's why the pup continues to seek them out! By the way, kudos to anyone and everyone who has the presence of mind and emotional restraint to respect the seal and NOT touch it. Thank you for this great video. We really enjoyed it.
I learn something new everyday! 🙂
I surf at this beach and actually saw Sammy myself many different occasions! But one of the rumors in the parking lot going that I cannot confirm is that Sammys' mother was killed by a shark which would definitely further support your explanation.
LOVE this ❤
It's a no Brainerd tho. Sammy's mother was killed by a whale. Sammy's in need of the companionship and protection that his mother would provide. I believe this is why he's befriended the surfers, plus he's having a good time, just as any baby wants
The San Diego news station had more info. People actually witnessed Sammy's Mom killed by a Great White Shark a day BEFORE he started staying close to the humans. :( Sad but they think he's old enough and healthy enough that he can survive in the ocean without any help from the wildlife experts.
Old School Walt Disney. Way to go, Sammy!
He's just trying to escape the Great White that you haven't seen yet
yeah right... only that there was no shark, the seal was perfectly calm and almost falling asleep on those boards..
I knew someone was gonna make a seal of approval pun...
With the amount of BS in this world god damn this makes me happy 🙌
Oh, he's voguing! Strike a pose!
His mom was eaten by a shark. Small detail missing. 😢 hopefully he knows how to fish.
There is also a deadly algae bloom happening near the shores rn bc of heat increasing. I hope Sammy stay safe from all the dangers out there
@@uziaoki3532 Bruh OCEAN temperatures off the coast of florida were just reported at 98.5 the other day....
I would let him drop in on me any day 😂🤙
Amazing in PB
Remember God loves all Creatures Great and Small. We need to love
all creatures ❤️ God Bless Sammy
I wonder if he's still alive and well a month later. Any follow-up by anyone????
"In a time of darkness..." ?what
Right? That was a little dramatic. 😂
Surf the glass dude!!!!🏄♂️😁😎❤👏🙌👍🤙🎉
cute guy, this is way too cool. i hope he stays free
I hope this precious seal stay safe from the algae bloom happing on the west coast rn
Animals of all kinds are lovely but is anyone else thinking how this would look to a Great White swimming in the area?
I mean, amazing and cute, but ... "Riding the waves with abandon" ?
So cute❤
“Groovy Man” 😎🚬
Sharks be like "huh, now what?"
Might be cute but its not safe for the pup. What he getbused to humans approaches a boat and get hurt ornworse die.
Hmm.... Put on the west coast, in the water and hanging out woth seals. What could go wrong?
People who work at sea world are not experts. 😂😂😂
🦭🤙🏄♂️🌊
Seal: My Mom just got eaten by a great white shark! Help!
White People: We need to get into that water!!
🙂👍
this is so funny lol
@Wonderful!