Seal spotted on a Thames beach goes viral
A London commuter got a surprise on her way to work when she spotted a seal resting on a sandy beach along the River Thames in Rotherhithe.
Rose noticed the animal while walking to the ferry and began filming as it lounged on the sand before eventually wobbling back into the water. She shared the clip on TikTok, where it quickly caught people's attention.
She's even given the unexpected Thames visitor a name — Simon.
Rose says her boyfriend spotted the seal several more times during the week and sent her videos each morning, which she shared with her followers online.
Video by Wendy Hurrell
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