CapeTowner

The National Sea Rescue Institute recorded two separate incidents on Saturday October 26 in which bathers were bitten by Cape fur seals at Blue Waters and Big Bay beaches. Pictured is a seal on Muizenberg Beach.

The National Sea and Rescue Institute and Shark Spotters have urged the public to stay clear of seals when visiting the beach, citing the risks of serious injury and being…

Alicia English

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A seal on Muizenberg Beach. Picture Ian Landsberg

ANIMAL DISEASE

The City has warned the public to stay away from seals after a Cape fur seal off the coast at Big Bay tested positive for rabies last week. The seal died last month, but the…

Staff Reporter

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rabies

Bathers warned of seal rabies risk after attacks

Public warning after seal tests positive for rabies