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Rotherhithe Beach

· London

One decomposing seal carcass was discovered; it had been there for some time.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Southwark News, 30 January 2025 — https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/rotherhithe/dead-seal-found-washed-up-on-rotherhithe-beach/

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Supporting evidence
Jack Murphy found the carcass on 28 January. The article says it had been reported to the council on 21 January and had clearly been there for some time. Death date is unknown.
Identification confidence
Uncertain
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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