Umtamvuna Views: Beached seal clubbed to death
All attempts to get camera footage or witnesses willing to aid in an investigation were unsuccessful.
TWO weeks ago a large Cape fur seal came ashore near Port Edward, relaxed on the beach for a few hours and then lumbered back into the ocean. It was presumed it had overeaten on plentiful fish following the annual sardine run.
The next day, the same big seal again beached itself at Aunty’s Bay in Glenmore. Sadly he was set upon by four men who clubbed him to death, wrapped it in a blanket and hastily left the scene.
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The seal may have been sick or just resting after feeding, but we will never know. All attempts to get camera footage or witnesses willing to aid in an investigation were unsuccessful.
Walk in nature
The next bi-monthly Shoreline Walk will take place from TO Strand to Red Desert (Port Edward) this coming Sunday, August 4. Walks start at 7.30am and the donation fee is R20.
The last one will be from Wild Coast Sun Hotel and Casino Resort to Mzamba on August 18. All money goes towards wildlife projects and Honorary Officers hope to have good support on the last two WIN (walking in nature) walks. The distance is about 5km and there is no pressure or finishing time.
Interesting outing
Trafalgar Garden Club held its monthly meeting at the Southbroom home of Liz and Grey Norton. Members rambled around the expansive garden which boasts mostly water-wise succulents and aloes. The different plants, varying in size, colour and texture, were planted in blocks which has a striking effect.
Rolling lawns between manicured beds are interspersed with large outcrops of natural flat rocks, dotted with little green patches of hardy succulents growing in small rock indents. Unfortunately, club president Merle Strachan suffered a fall earlier in the day and broke her arm. She underwent surgery and is now recovering at home.
Diary items
Mpenjati Conservancy invites everyone to a community market at Mountbatten Square, Trafalgar, next Saturday, August 10, from 10am to 3pm. Refreshments and boerewors rolls will be on sale near Rock Haven Pub & Grill.
Stall fees are R50 and all proceeds will go towards funding of conservation projects. To reserve a stall or for more information, contact Tania at 073 5002289.
Popular TV presenter Tanya Visser will host a gardening master class at Builders Express, Southcoast Mall, on August 10 from 10am to noon. There are no costs involved and bookings can be made at the store.
All news to Philippa.
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