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Walrus-Watch: Kerry Arctic walrus spotted in Wales

Walrus-Watch: Kerry Arctic walrus spotted in Wales
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An Arctic walrus that washed ashore in Co. Kerry last weekend has been sighted in Wales.
Welsh Marine Life Rescue says the Walrus has now moved on, but it may be on another beach in the area.
Terry Leadbetter, founder of Welsh Marine Life Rescue couldn't believe it when he received reports of the Walrus.
"We had a call from a member of the public and were a bit sceptical about it and felt it was probably a grey seal that had washed up on the rocks and thought the person was a little bit confused.
"That was confirmed on the way over by phone that there had been a report in Kerry.
"We drove out there and sure enough, min a little craggy cove next to a beach was the walrus laying on a rock," Terry said.
Experts have assessed the animal's markings and are confident it's the same one spotted on rocks in South Pembrokeshire yesterday morning.

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