Not Common in South Africa: Cape Town Beachgoer Spots Giant Elephant Seal [Video]

• A man at a beach near Gordon’s Bay in the Western Cape shared a video of a large elephant seal making its way to shore
• It was a rare sighting for many people, as elephant seals are not indigenous to South African waters
• The video had many social media users stunned, with a few thinking the clip was created using artificial intelligence

Over the weekend, a man at a beach near Gordon’s Bay was one of many who spotted a majestic sea creature exiting the water and making its way to the sand, a sight that excited many viewers.

Elephant seal makes an entrance

TikTokker Chris Rogers shared the viral video of an elephant seal, which he thought was a giant rock until he saw the creature move.

Sharing his thoughts about the animal’s presence, an excited Chris wrote:

“These are not common …