A rare fur seal visit to Rio de Janeiro's Ipanema beach surprises locals and tourists.

A young male fur seal made a rare appearance on Rio de Janeiro's famous Ipanema beach, attracting much attention from locals and tourists. Biologist Suelen Santiago, who monitors the beach, noted that the seal is not typically seen during the Southern Hemisphere's summer. While the reason for the seal's visit is unclear, Santiago reassured that it is resting and will eventually return to the sea.

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