Public urged to stop 'swarming' Wally the Walrus and let him rest

Seal Rescue Ireland have said that Wally the Walrus may have suffered injuries during his visit to West Cork in recent days

Wally has been spotted again in West Cork, this time in Crookhaven, and is drawing a big crowd of onlookers. Picture: Andy Gibson

Seal Rescue Ireland has urged the public to stop "swarming" Wally the Walrus and instead to admire the animal from a distance.

The organisation says the 800kg walrus was visibly stressed and upset during a stop in Crookhaven in West Cork yesterday, and may also have suffered injuries at the time too.