Neil the seal grows in size and fame, prompting warnings | ABC News

Tasmanian local Neil the seal is back in the spotlight. The five-and-a-half-year-old elephant seal has amassed a significant following on social media, but authorities have warned the public to keep their distance and allow him to go about his business.

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