Elephant seal halts traffic in Cape Town’s Gordon’s Bay, drawing 1 coordinated rescue effort as the sub-adult male lounges roadside and cozies up to an SPCA vehicle. Residents post shocked photos and videos, calling the marine mammal’s visit 'under control' yet wildly unexpected.

Rescue workers deploy their plan after 1 elephant seal strolls through Gordon’s Bay, parking itself by the hood of an SPCA car. As a wildlife vet is summoned, locals marvel at the rare sight—“situation is under control”—while the seal enjoys the suburbs’ curb appeal.

Photos show the elephant seal snuggling the hood of an SPCA vehicle on Gordon’s Bay street.