A SEAL has been spotted in the Mersey at Paddington Meadows.
Resident Rich Clancy spotted the seal while walking his dog Rogan near to the river on Saturday.
It is the first reported seal sighting in the town since 2017.
Pictures by Rich Clancy
He said: “Rogan was swimming and cooling off, and the seal popped up right next to him.
“I’ve heard of seals being seen in the Mersey years ago, but I’ve never actually seen one myself.”
Rogan enjoying a swim in the Mersey
And reader Julie Bennett has also spotted the seal since, managing to capture it on video.
Watch the clip above.
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