Seal spotted on St Leonards beach

A seal has been spotted on the beach at St Leonards this afternoon (Friday, July 10) drawing a large crowd of passers-by.
The seal was spotted on Friday afternoon. Picture: John BownasThe seal was spotted on Friday afternoon. Picture: John Bownas
The seal was spotted on Friday afternoon. Picture: John Bownas

John Bownas, who is on the beach, said the animal has an injured flipper.

He said he and a number of others are keeping people and dog walkers away from the seal.

The RSPCA have been called to the scene and are reportedly on their way.

There have been a number of seal spottings on Bexhill beach in recent days.