An appeal has been launched in Co Cork for a pontoon for Wally to use as a 'safe haul-out site'. Walruses are semi-aquatic and must come up on land to rest.
, the arctic animal has been on a journey of thousands of miles, with stops in the UK, France and as far south as Spain.
He reappeared in Co Waterford last week, and now the mammal has"hauled out" on a boat belonging to Clonakilty Distillery in West Cork.The mammal has reportedly sunk one small boat and damaged several others on his visit to Cork. Pic: Clonakilty DistillerySeal Rescue Ireland has launched an appeal for a pontoon or other floating platform for Wally. Pic: Clonakilty Distillery
Adam Collins, a distillery spokesperson, told Sky News the company has"agreed to allow Wally to use the boat for as long as needs be and not move it until a more permanent solution can be found".Advertisement The large sea mammal, thought to be around four years old, has reportedly sunk one small boat and damaged several others on his visit to Cork.
Seal Rescue Ireland has launched an appeal for a pontoon or other floating platform for Wally to use as a"safe haul-out site, so that he can be effectively monitored, protected from disturbance and damage to property prevented".
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