Dorset beach-goers urged to leave young seal alone

Conservation groups say interactions with people aren't good for its development

Author: Adam GoacherPublished 26th Apr 2021

People are being asked to keep their distance from a seal that frequents the Dorset coast.

Police have shared the plea from the Dorset Wildlife Trust and Sea-Changers following reports of a lot of interactions with the animal from both people and their pet dogs.

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