The Cape of Good Hope SPCA responded to a frantic call from the Hout Bay harbour earlier this week after diesel oil spills filled parts of the harbour, affecting more than 30 Cape fur seals. | Lisaleesolomon1
More than 30 Cape fur seals have been affected by diesel spills at the Hout Bay harbour in Cape Town.An investigation into what caused the spills is currently underway.
SPCA spokesperson Jaco Pieterse said on arriving at the scene, a team from Spill Tech were in the water trying to contain the diesel oil, and mop up the excess. Formally trained in Oiled Wildlife Response, trainee inspector Bryan Arendse and Wildlife Officer Jon Friedman also headed to the Hout Bay Seal Rescue Centre.The SPCA said they requested help from the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds who arrived on the scene with the right soaps and Savlon, and together quickly got to work.
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