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šŸ¦­ This seal pup wandered a bit too far from home in New Plymouth last night! Police staff escorted him safely back toā€¦

šŸ¦­ This seal pup wandered a bit too far from home in New Plymouth last night! Police staff escorted him safely back toā€¦
Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

5 February 2026

AnimalsAnimals New Plymouth
A seal pup took a wrong turn in New Plymouth last night ā€” lucky for him, police were on hand to escort him safely back to the sea.

šŸ¦­ This seal pup wandered a bit too far from home in New Plymouth last night! Police staff escorted him safely back to the sea. šŸŒŠ

Seal Pup Police Wildlife New Plymouth Rescue

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