Cambridgeshire's 'happiest seal' becomes social media hit

Neil was spotted basking on a river band in Ely, and has become a hit on social media

Author: Henry WinterPublished 1st Jun 2023
Last updated 1st Jun 2023

A seal photographed catching some rays on the bank of a river in Ely has become a hit on social media.

The animal, nicknamed Neil, was snapped at the weekend on the River Cam - and appears to be grinning from whisker to whisker!

The seals sometimes follow canal boats from Denver in Norfolk, with this particular manatee taking a breather more than 30 miles from the nearest coast.

Photos of Neil were posted to 'Spotted in Ely' on Facebook, and have attracted thousands of likes, shares and comments.

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