Seal appeared on the city beach Zelenogradsk at the beginning of the summer. He just got out of the water and lay down among sunbathers. Crowded places it is so pleased that he is here literally settled. Most of the time an animal spends on the bank holiday destination, and when hungry, swims in the sea to catch fish.
"See, that's the nature came to us! He is not afraid! He poses! "- Admires Irina Kotovskaya.
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Every day, tourists visit the coast specifically to take pictures with the unusual beachgoers. An inquisitive beast of people not only fear, but even trying to communicate with them.
"He noticed that the women went to bathe in the sea. And then quickly swam after them. Apparently, he seeks someone to play, swim. He is lonely, probably, "- says Elena Belyuk. Local authorities are trying to protect unsuspecting predator: posted signs everywhere urging pinnipeds do not feed and do not disturb.
Even in rainy weather seal beach access. Moreover, always in the same place. His rest is guarded by volunteers - students and pensioners. They are distilled from him dogs and too intrusive spectators.
"He may bite you, there will be blood poisoning" - warns the student too curious tourist.
"Just wanted to touch the fur" - is justified by the tourist.
Eighth graders Sasha and Dima followed to seal the bullies are not frightened, and not enough for a tail and flippers. Alert pensioner Valentina Dmitrieva patrol beach area even at night. Grandmothers are determined: if someone hurt your baby - and may cause police outfit.
"People do not behave! Especially drunk yesterday came two men. Even the beer splashed on him. Well, that's not the case! In general, we do not know how to behave with animals! "- Complains pensioner.
The Baltic gray seal is listed as endangered and, according to scientists, it is endangered. In the Baltic Sea, in the area of active fishing and shipping, are killed every year tens of pinnipeds. Puppies seals often appear right on the beach, and therefore find themselves in a vulnerable position.
But the tranquility of Zelenograd seal pup watching even the Emergency Situations Ministry. Rescuers go to the beach and tell travelers about the laws of the wild. According to them, there was a unique case - the kid got separated from the pack and is now taking people for their relatives.
"This is a herd animal. They live in colonies, and the people here have a rest, too, though in the colonies. Bathe. He imitates them. Even some women and crawls under the side lies "- said Vladimir Galitsky, head of search and rescue units of the Kaliningrad search and rescue team EMERCOM of Russia.
Rescuers remembered how little pup was just a couple of months ago. During the summer it is significantly widened. And when it becomes an adult, it will weigh 300 kilograms - hard to find such a resting place on the beach. Therefore, scientists hope that the natural instincts and win, and creature float away into the sea to look for his friends, the seals.
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