UPDATE 7:00 p.m.
The seal as returned to the sea, per Cohasset PD.
6:55 p.m. #Update on the seal. The seal has now made it back into the water.
— Cohasset Police (@CohassetPolice) September 4, 2022
Original Story:
A Cohasset beach was forced to partially close on Sunday after a beached seal came to rest on the shore.
#heycohasset Just wanted to make everyone aware that Cohasset Police Natural Resources Officer Joshua Kimball is reporting that a seal is beached on Sandy Beach. Officers have consulted with NOAA and they have advised to close a portion of the beach. (1) pic.twitter.com/ZcGnkgCm6L
— Cohasset Police (@CohassetPolice) September 4, 2022
According to Cohasset Police, the portion of the beach where the seal was resting was roped off with stakes and beachgoers were asked to stay 100 yards away from it.
Cohasset Police stated that representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will assess the area tomorrow, although it is likely the seal will have moved by then.
According to police, if anyone goes within 100 yards of the seal, the entire beach will be closed.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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