The sea lion entered a Dunedin takeaway shop last night, shocking staff and onlookers alike. Photo / Takeaways on MarlowThe sea lion entered a Dunedin takeaway shop last night, shocking staff and onlookers alike. Photo / Takeaways on MarlowA Dunedin fish and chip shop had an unlikely lock-in over the weekend as a stranded sea lion temporarily trapped them inside. Staff at Takeaways on Marlow were shocked last night when the marine mammal wandered into their shop off nearby St Kilda Beach. Owner Rachel told the Herald she was serving a local man at around 6pm when the sea lion decided to lie across the shop floor, blocking the front door.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 11, 2026 16:59 UTC