Neil the seal grows in size and fame, prompting warnings | ABC News
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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. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/neil-the-seal-not-immune-from-new-bird-flu-threat-tasmania/106840166 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewstas
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