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Rabies Outbreak in Cape Town Seals

Keep Your Distance: Researchers Warn of Rabies Risk

While seal encounters can be a highlight for visitors to Cape Town, researchers are urging caution as a rare rabies outbreak poses a threat to both marine life and humans. The Guardian reports that nine seals have tested positive for rabies, leading to concerns about the spread of the disease within seal populations.

11 Seals Test Positive, Linking Attacks to Outbreak

The rabies outbreak is linked to a series of fur seal attacks on surfers and beachgoers in Cape Town. Eleven seals have tested positive for rabies, prompting officials to warn visitors to be wary of seals and avoid any unnecessary interactions.