Assisting Beachgoers Unintentionally Escalate Situations
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In two separate incidents, videos have surfaced showing the distress of two marine creatures due to human actions.
A harbor seal was found struggling in an unspecified location, with the specific nature of the human mistakes depicted in the footage. The seal was endangered by vacationers, but the correct procedure for handling such situations remains unclear. It's crucial to avoid touching, feeding, or crowding the animal, and to contact local wildlife or marine mammal rescue authorities if a stranded seal is encountered.
Meanwhile, a shark was found beached on a coast in Tenerife. The correct procedure for handling a beached shark involves carefully helping it return to deeper water as quickly and safely as possible, without causing harm to the shark or oneself. Prolonged handling, causing injury, or stress should be avoided.
These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the potential harm humans can cause to marine life. The videos do not depict a clear happy ending for the marine creatures, emphasizing the need for caution and understanding when interacting with these animals.
| Handling Situation | Correct Procedure | Errors to Avoid | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Beached shark | Gently guide or lift back into water quickly and safely | Avoid prolonged handling, causing injury, or stress | | Stranded harbor seal | Do not touch; keep distance; call wildlife rescue professionals | Do not touch, feed, crowd, or force back into water |
By following these guidelines, we can help ensure safety for both humans and animals, providing the best chance of survival for stranded marine life.
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