A fisher spotted a ringed seal pup in waters of Keelung. The sea mammal sighting is exceedingly rare considering Taiwan's climate and the current season.
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00:00 A friendly ringed seal pup made a rare appearance in waters off Jilong City in northern Taiwan.
00:07 Fishing boat captain Lin Xinyong spotted the seal pup near his ship while harvesting fish eggs.
00:13 The animal appeared to try and jump up on the boat.
00:16 Marine authorities say the sea mammal may have lost its way while searching for food
00:21 and was probably trying to find a place to rest.
00:24 A local ecology group has urged people not to go looking for the animal.
00:30 Don't chase after the fish.
00:32 Don't touch or feed them.
00:35 These are the three basic principles.
00:37 Keep a safe distance from the seal.