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Imagine waking up to find a two-ton elephant seal lounging on your driveway.

Imagine waking up to find a two-ton elephant seal lounging on your driveway.

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 In this episode of Brain Bamboozle, we delve into the astonishing true story of Gordy, a massive elephant seal who took a detour through a South African suburb. From lounging on patrol cars to evading capture, Gordy's adventure captivated locals and the world. Discover how this marine mammal's unexpected journey led to a community's collective effort to return him safely to the sea.

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Yes, the statement "Elephant Seal Takes a Stroll Through South African Suburb" is true.
A large, two-tonne young male elephant seal was found wandering the streets of Gordon’s Bay, a suburb near Cape Town, South Africa, in late May 2025. The seal traveled over a kilometre inland, surprising residents and prompting a major rescue operation involving multiple agencies[1][2][7]. The event was widely reported, with videos and photos showing the seal moving through residential areas and even resting on parked cars before being safely sedated and returned to the ocean[1][3][5].
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[1] Large elephant seal surprises Cape Town residents by wandering ... https://www.itv.com/news/2025-05-30/large-elephant-seal-surprises-cape-town-residents-by-wandering-into-streets
[2] Oh, Gordy: 2,000kg elephant seal takes a wrong turn, ends up in ... https://www.straitstimes.com/world/oh-gordy-2000kg-elephant-seal-takes-a-wrong-turn-ends-up-in-south-african-suburb
[3] In Pics: Elephant Seal Safely Returned to Ocean - Good Things Guy https://www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/elephant-seal-safely-returned-to-ocean-after-cape-town-suburb-stroll/
[4] South African town wakes up to elephant seal hobbling ... - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSwoDAS8pI4
[5] Unexpected elephant seal sighting in Gordon's Bay leaves residents ... https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-05-27-unexpected-elephant-seal-sighting-in-gordons-bay-leaves-residents-amazed/
[6] These 10 Birds Can Actually Talk Like Humans—Here's How https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/these-10-birds-can-actually-talk-like-humansheres-how-3-301586/
[7] Giant elephant seal stuns residents of South Africa's Cape Town ... https://trt.global/afrika-english/article/08a935e784e2
[8] Smart Bird Builds a Unique Nest with a Fake Entrance https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/smart-bird-builds-a-unique-nest-with-a-fake-4-134448/
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