Rescued seal swims 200 km back to the crowded tourist island he calls home, six days after release

VNExpress - Sep 27, 2026

A rescued spotted seal named Nana swam about 200 km back to Dachangshan Island in China's Liaoning Province within six days of being released far from humans, and local officials have agreed to let him stay.

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