Neil the Seal Is a Viral Elephant Seal Wreaking Havoc in Tasmania

Neil the Seal is a local celebrity turned international celebrity thanks to TikTok. Neil is a large southern elephant seal that annually shows up in Hobart, a town in southern Tasmania and wreaks havoc.

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Locals frequently share videos of their encounters with Neil on social media, and it seems like local authorities aren’t quite sure what to do about the animal’s escapades though town. Some say fame is starting to be a liability for Neil, and authorities are encouraging people to observe from a distance.

Watch Neil the Seal wreak havoc in Tasmania below (or see it here).

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You can’t fine him. You can’t cuff him. You can’t even read him his rights because he’ll just bark at you. The officers are basically acting as Neil’s personal security detail while he conducts his urban demolition tour 🦭👮‍♀️🚨 #neiltheseal #police #ungovernable

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Here’s a compilation video of some of Neil’s antics:

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And here’s a news report on Neil:

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