WINDHOEK, Nov. 22 — Namibian authorities have confirmed more rabies cases among Cape fur seals at Walvis Bay after three animals tested positive earlier this month, officials said Friday.
In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform said the three seals were found between Nov. 8 and 13 at Pelican Point and later confirmed to have rabies.
The latest detections follow an earlier case reported in June, the ministry added. According to veterinary officials, infected seals may display abnormal behavior, including aggression, confusion, excessive salivation, paralysis, lethargy, or sudden death.
Some may also appear unusually tame, increasing the risk of human interaction. The ministry said monitoring along the central coast is ongoing and urged residents, tourists, and tour operators not to touch or feed seals, and to report suspected cases immediately. (Xinhua)
