Seals Found Dead: No Foul Play Suspected

Multiple seal carcasses have been discovered on Cromer beach in Norfolk, prompting an inquiry into the circumstances. The findings, which include deceased pups and some headless specimens, have raised questions among locals and visitors. Wildlife organizations, however, have clarified that these deaths are not a result of suspicious activities. The most probable causes point towards natural factors such as strong tidal surges or aggression from male seals, commonly referred to as bulls, during this period.

Experts from Friends of Horsey Seals have emphasized the natural causes of these seal deaths, attributing them to environmental conditions and inter-seal aggression. During the current breeding season for grey seals, mothers might abandon their pups if disturbed. To prevent further distress to the seal population, particularly vulnerable pups, the charity strongly advises the public to maintain a distance of at least 100 meters from the animals. This measure is crucial for their survival and well-being.

Further advice comes from British Divers Marine Life Rescue, highlighting that recent bad weather has driven seal pups ashore seeking shelter. These young seals require undisturbed space to rest and recover. Similar warnings have been issued for neighboring Suffolk, where a large grey seal colony at Orford Ness has seen over 300 pups born. Access to this area is restricted during winter months, with drone usage also prohibited to protect the seals.