A seal pup unexpectedly appeared in the middle of a San Francisco residential area, several blocks from the ocean, prompting authorities to deploy support overnight.
According to the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, park rangers coordinated with the San Francisco Police Department after receiving reports of the animal near the intersection of 48th Avenue and Irving Street early in the morning.
Witnesses said they discovered the seal after hearing strange noises outside their home around midnight. Concerned the animal was in danger on the streets, similar to other lost animal cases, residents contacted authorities.
Multiple units coordinated at the scene, including volunteers from The Marine Mammal Center and veterinary staff. After several rescue efforts, authorities successfully secured the animal in a crate.
The seal pup was named Irving, after the street where it was found.
The animal is currently being cared for at The Marine Mammal Center, where veterinarians are conducting health checks to determine its condition and assess the possibility of recovery.
Authorities stated it remains unclear why the seal left its natural habitat to wander deep into San Francisco residential areas.
