Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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This male elephant seal hauled out from the ocean onto a nearby road near Strandfontein, Cape Town, on the evening of the 17 th March 2024. He was hit by two cars, and sustained fatal injuries. Sea Search Scientists attended and Dr Simon Elwen provides information on the incident. To access this or other media, please email: Info@seasearch.co.za