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Nothing to Seal Here: NZ Police Help Stranded Pup Home

On Sept 27, Police rescued a seal crossing busy Hutt Road in Wellington, guiding the marine mammal back toward the water after locals reported it "dangerously" wandering near traffic.
Amid a 200% increase in sightings around Wellington, The Department described the trend as "seal silly season" and urged the public to report runaway animals rather than intervening themselves.
Constable Taylor, who joined the force 15 months ago, described the rescue as "collaborative problem-solving" that prevented issues for the seal and road users alike.
Wellington Police confirmed staff uplifted the pup and released it into a safe water location; Senior Sergeant Miriam Bentley noted the animal "appeared grateful for the assistance."
Seals occasionally wander ashore across New Zealand, prompting The Department to ask the public to report sightings, which helps officials "map hotspots and better understand the risks.

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Nothing to seal here: New Zealand police help stranded pup home

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