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Seven Mile Beach, near Hobart

· Tasmania

The southern elephant seal known as Neil was photographed at Seven Mile Beach on 27 June during his June–July stay ashore. This dated photograph anchors the broader visit described in earlier coverage.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Neil
Source
ABC News; Sam Volker Photography

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Supporting evidence
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/neil-seal-tasmania-joy-worldwide-social-media/106892670 — Sam Volker photo descriptions explicitly give Seven Mile Beach, 27 June 2026. Earlier account: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/neil-the-seal-not-immune-from-new-bird-flu-threat-tasmania/106840166 . Name and species follow the sources.
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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