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Walrus who washed up on Valentia Island spotted in Wales

Mar 21, 2021 13:16 By radiokerrynews
Walrus who washed up on Valentia Island spotted in Wales
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An Arctic walrus that washed ashore at Valentia Ireland last weekend has reappeared in Wales. Marine biologists believe it may have fallen asleep on a

An Arctic walrus that washed ashore at Valentia Ireland last weekend has reappeared in Wales.

Marine biologists believe it may have fallen asleep on a sheet of ice that drifted towards the south-west coast.

Experts are confident the animal spotted on rocks in South Pembrokeshire yesterday is the same one.

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Seal Rescue Ireland says the walrus has since gone back out to sea - and is undoubtedly tired after a long journey.

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