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A large Cape fur seal, affectionately named "Santa", was retrieved and saved from peril when it was spotted by motorists in morning traffic in Athlone on ...

"One theory is that it had swum into a canal and was washed further away by strong currents, or that it was intended to be an unusual Christmas gift for someone’s mother-in-law and then merely dumped when its captor saw the price of fish! It is still unclear how the seal managed to make its way to the Cape Flats, but Pieterse confirms that the seal has safely been returned to the ocean. Bemused motorists and onlookers reported the seal attempting to cross Jakes Gerwel Drive opposite the Vangate Mall, before the Cape of Good Hope SPCA inspectors arrived to ensure the animal's safety.

Cape Town Councillor Angus McKenzie shared this video in which a seal can be seen on the busy road during peak traffic this morning.

These malnourished seals are thought to have travelled so far away from the West Coast to find new hunting grounds. The event was noted for being unusual due to the fact that the animal's primary habitat is in the Arctic. It has been taken to the ocean."

Bianca Resnekov spoke to Jaco Pieterse, chief inspector at Cape of Good Hope SPCA. The seal was spotted wondering the streets on Wednesday morning.

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A Cape Fur Seal has been rescued near a busy shopping mall, after it appeared to be on a mission to join the last-minute Christmas shoppers in Athlone, ...

“One theory is that it had swum into a canal and was washed further away by strong currents, or that it was intended to be an unusual Christmas gift for someone’s mother-in-law and then merely dumped when its captor saw the price of fish! The SPCA packed her into a crate, gave her a health check, and then released her at the nearest quiet beach. SPCA Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse and Inspector Lwazi Ntungele attended to the seal while City of Cape Town Metro Police controlled the traffic to keep her safe.

Animal rescuers in South Africa were summoned to wrangle a seal that wandered into traffic and guide the animal back to the water.

The rescuers drove the seal to the closest beach for release. SPCA Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse and Inspector Lwazi Ntungele worked to wrangle the seal into a crate while Cape Town police directed traffic around them. 21 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in South Africa were summoned to wrangle a seal that wandered into traffic and guide the animal back to the water.

A Cape Fur Seal found its way to Jakes Gerwel Drive in Cape Town - several kilometres away from the nearest ocean!

"Quite how a seal got to be there in the first place so far from the ocean will remain a mystery. She has since been released back into the ocean. One theory is that it had swum into a canal and was washed further away by strong currents, or that it was intended to be an unusual Christmas gift for someone’s mother-in-law and then merely dumped when its captor saw the price of fish!" The mysterious circumstances of its arrival will be investigated by the SPCA. "The seal has been contained and will be kept for observations, then released back into its natural environment. Cape Town politician, Alderman JP Smith, says various enforcement services secured the scene while waiting for the SPCA to arrive.

Where to from here? The seal on Jakes Gerwel Drive opposite Vangate Mall in Athlone, Cape Town. Image: SPCA. Capetonians ...

“Either way, Santa the seal (as she was named by onlookers), skipped into the water and swam off with a wave of a flipper. “One theory is it swam into a canal and was washed further away by strong currents, or it was intended to be an unusual Christmas gift for someone’s mother-in-law and then dumped when its captor saw the price of fish,” quipped the SPCA. The inspectors put the seal in a crate, assessed its health and released it at the nearest beach “where it can recover from its ordeal in peace”.

Robert Ramirez III is remembered as “an outstanding leader, devoted husband and father, and a good friend to us all”

While in Virginia, he went back to school before going back to the West Coast Special Warfare Unit in June 2004, then a commissioned officer. The Commander of SEAL Team 8, Brian Bourgeois, died during helicopter rope training in Norfolk, Virginia on 7 December 2021. Commander Ramirez was assigned to the East Coast Special Warfare Unit in Virginia between June 1997 and July 2001. He then moved on to Navy Special Warfare Basic Training in Coronado, California in 1997. Two of his Bronze Star Medals included the Combat “V” device in recognition of his valour, He received several medals in relation to the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Inherent Resolve campaign against ISIS.

Naval Special Warfare Command officials wrote in a statement Wednesday that foul play is not suspected to have played a role in his death, citing that the.

Ramirez was assigned to the Virginia-based East Coast Special Warfare Unit from June 1997 to July 2001. He returned to school while staying in Virginia before returning to the West Coast Special Warfare Unit as a commissioned officer in June 2004, where he remained in various tasks until his detachment from the unit in June 2020. Ramirez is the second SEAL team commander to die within a little more than the past year. He spent two years with Commander, Seventh Fleet, in Yokosuka, Japan from June 2020 until earlier this year, before returning to his most recent assignment rejoining the West Coast Special Warfare Unit this past June. At the time of his death, Ramirez was serving as commanding officer of SEAL Team 1, part of Naval Special Warfare Group One based on Naval Base Coronado. Naval Special Warfare Command officials wrote in a statement Wednesday that foul play is not suspected to have played a role in his death, citing that the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s investigation remains ongoing.

The commanding officer of SEAL Team 1, Robert Ramirez, was found dead in his San Diego County, California, home Monday, the Navy has revealed.

Prior to his death, Ramirez led SEAL Team 1, part of Naval Special Warfare Group 1 based at Naval Base Coronado in California. David Abernathy, commanding officer of Naval Special Warfare Group 1, said in the statement. The commanding officer of SEAL Team 1, Robert Ramirez, was found dead in his San Diego County, California, home Monday, the Navy has revealed.

Foul play is not suspect in his death, which is under invesigation, Naval Special Warfare officials said.

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"For us to not have done that is obviously very disappointing. So my and the coach's message is just keeping things really simple and just sticking to our roles." I think for us, it's just about rocking up," Parnell told News24 at the T20 Women's World Cup Trophy Tour in Canal Walk.

Decorated Navy Cmdr. Robert Ramirez, a five-time Bronze Star recipient, was found dead in his San Diego County home a month after taking control of SEAL ...

Ramirez attended Navy Special Warfare Basic Training in Coronado in 1997 and was commissioned in 2004. [MIKE LEE CALLS OUT DEFENSE DEPARTMENT FOR HALTING PAY OF NAVY OFFICER JAILED IN JAPAN ](https://www.foxnews.com/us/mike-lee-calls-out-defense-department-halting-pay-navy-officer-jailed-japan) He enlisted in the Navy in 1996 and had served for more than 25 years. His cause of death was not initially disclosed. [Naval Base Coronado in California,](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/west/california) just a month ago. [Naval Special Warfare Group 1](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/military), said in the statement obtained by Fox News Digital.