While a gray seal continues to swim in a freshwater Massachusetts pond, drawing onlookers to the area, animal control officials and biologists are gathering information in case they need to rescue and move the animal. The seal, nicknamed Shoebert, was first spotted in Shoe Pond last week. This week, Beverly Animal Control roped off the area around the pond's drainage pipe. This week, Beverly Animal Control roped off the area around the pond's drainage pipe. NOAA Fisheries officials advised that people and dogs should remain at least 150 feet away from Shoebert.

Source: CNN September 22, 2022 03:31 UTC