Recent reports of dead seals washing up along the beaches of Cape Town, South Africa have raised alarm due to an outbreak of rabies in the marine animals. This marks a rare occurrence of rabies within a marine mammal population, with Cape Town's coastal manager expressing concern over the situation.
The city, known for its extensive coastline and diverse seal population, has recorded 11 positive rabies cases in seals so far. While the exact source of the infection remains under investigation, authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any potential spread of the disease to humans.
