Seal Lounges on Road Sunbathing, Temporarily Halting Traffic in Southern Australian Town

According to Agence France-Presse, some local residents refer to this seal as 'Sammy.' It was found sleeping on the road and leisurely sunbathing, showing no concern for the road conditions. Police placed traffic cones around the seal and directed vehicles to pass.

Local resident Laura Ellen, who discovered 'Sammy' on the road, told Agence France-Presse, 'You never know where it will appear next.' She added, 'It usually sleeps all day. Seeing it lying on the road made me laugh; I'd never seen it like this before.'

Wildlife rescue workers later arrived at the scene and safely escorted the seal back to the beach. The temporarily blocked road has since returned to normal.

The Victorian government stated that seals are common in local coastal areas, but touching or feeding them is illegal. (Compiled by: Chen Yanjun) 1150410