A seal walked into a bar… Or to use a technical term, it galumphed.
A baby fur seal caused confusion when it waddled into a craft beer bar in Richmond, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, on Sunday.
One patron tried to usher the seal out the back door, but it eluded pursuit and dashed into a restroom, where it hid under the dishwasher, which was swiftly unplugged.
Salmon was used to lure the seal out into a dog cage, where it stayed until Department of Conservation rangers arrived to collect the seal, whom they were already tracking.
The department spokesperson, Helen Otley, said it was released on nearby Rabbit Island, which is considered a safe location due to its dog-free status.
It’s not unusual for curious young seals to show up in unexpected places at this time of year, she said, as they follow rivers and streams up to 15km inland.
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