A leopard seal that has been sighted near the Lagoon.
The City says it is very unusual for a leopard seal to move out if its primary habitat at the Antarctic pack ice and land up on Cape Town’s shores. Â
Residents, visitors and beachgoers are warned to exercise caution and not to go near the animal while he is ashore.
Mayoral committee member for spatial planning and environment, Marian Nieuwoudt, said: “We are asking the public to please keep a good distance from the leopard seal and to ensure that their dogs are on a leash at all times.“
Law enforcement officers have cordoned-off the area in the interest of public safety.
The animal won’t be moved for now.Â
