Seal of disapproval

[Maik]

‘Arrest warrant’ out for Argyro the monk seal

Argyro is a monk seal who can be seen posing for photographs on the beaches of Samos in the eastern Aegean, a mascot and favorite attraction with young and old alike. While still a pup, about three years ago, she started approaching bathers and soon gained quite a following. But can a wild 150-kilogram animal really be treated like a pet? This summer, Argyro sent at least two people to hospital, possibly while playing. They reported the incidents to the local authorities, who, after lengthy discussions, decided she should be transferred to another location.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/212948/article/ekathimerini/community/arrest-warrant-out-for-argyro-the-monk-seal

[TonyKath]

From the same article:

"... The best thing people can do when they see a large marine animal on a beach is to leave it alone and notify the coast guard, which will know what to do. Wild animals belong in nature and we should not try to become ‘friends’ with them or create a relationship whereby they become dependent on us.”

Quite.

Tony