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Leopard seal draws crowds at Lower Hutt beach

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Leopard seal draws crowds at Lower Hutt beach
RNZ
RNZ1 hrs ago
Leopard seal draws crowds at Lower Hutt beach
The Department of Conservation says the sea mammal came ashore on Petone Beach on Saturday afternoon.
Stuff
Stuff🏁 first to report16 hrs ago
Visiting leopard seal enjoys a slice of Petone Beach
Crowds gathered on Saturday to catch a glimpse of the animal, with photographers, families and dog walkers among those stopping to watch the seal chilling out in the Capital.
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