Seal bites surfers, raising concerns of rabies outbreak

A juvenile Cape fur seal bit several surfers participating in a longboard surfing competition at the eastern end of Muizenberg on Sunday. While no serious injuries were reported, this incident has raised questions about the health and behaviour of the local seals. Unconfirmed reports of canine rabies following a seal bite on Noordhoek beach have also sparked widespread speculation. Also … Continue reading Seal bites surfers, raising concerns of rabies outbreak