Seal rescue sparks a commotion in the middle of London

A stranded seal has been rescued to applause from the watching public in west London.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2016 - 10:40

A stranded seal has been rescued to applause from the watching public in west London.

The animal was discovered on a pontoon near Kew Bridge in Brentford, and brought to safety after a 90-minute rescue involving the Fire Brigade and RSPCA.

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