RNZ14 Sep, 2026 05:15 AMQuick ReadThe rāpoka/leopard seal on Petone Beach had garnered keen public interest and some concern. Photo / Sam McGeeThe rāpoka/leopard seal on Petone Beach had garnered keen public interest and some concern. Photo / Sam McGeeBy RNZA leopard seal which hundreds of spectators visited has died, a Hutt City councillor says.The female leopard seal was spotted two weeks ago lounging on Petone Beach, with some concerns members of the public were harassing the animal. Councillor Brady Dyer said the seal died on Sunday
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