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Wally the Walrus has been spotted again! After falling asleep on an ice floe, Wally has been making his way around the UK and was most recently spotted on the Scillies off the coast of Cornwall.
Boat owners have reported Wally napping on their boats for long periods of time. Unfortunately, Wally has capsized many boats this way. Naval officials made a pontoon for Wally to relax on to spare boats.
The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust and the St Mary’s Harbour Team put their heads together to find a new spot for Wally’s snoozes.
A spokesperson for the groups said, “Since the pontoon’s deployment the walrus has found it and has now returned on a number of occasions in between feeding excursions. The situation is being monitored and it may be possible to re-locate the pontoon outside the harbour area to reduce disturbance and enable him to rest more effectively. In the meantime all boats owners and water users have been asked to give the walrus space and refrain from actively moving towards him, but the temptation has proved too strong for many. The walrus is a highly protected species and disturbance of this nature is a criminal offence. Even a lift of the head means his rest has been interrupted. Please stay away from him.”
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