A Moray harbour has been cordoned off after a surprise visit from a walrus.
The mammal was spotted resting at Lossiemouth Marina today by shocked locals who have been warned to stay clear.
The walrus was spotted resting on one of the fingers at the marina. Picture: Kevin Lynch
A social media post from Lossiemouth Marinas reads: “Please keep clear. A walrus is currently taking much needed rest on one of our fingers at the marina.
“As incredible as it is to see, we have cordoned off the area and ask that you keep well clear and quiet so as not to disturb it.
“The British Divers Marine Life Rescue team is on the way.”
One local told The Northern Scot that the animal appeared to have “some injuries,” with speculation that it is the same walrus that appeared at an Orkney pier a few days ago.
That particular animal, named Magnus for turning up on St Magnus’ day, was estimated to be about 2.5m long and was seen leaving the pier in Orkney on April 16.
The walrus appears to have “some injuries” according to one local. Picture: Lossiemouth Marinas
Walrus visits to the Moray coast are considered exceptionally rare but due to climate change affecting their Arctic ice habitat, visits to Scotland are becoming slightly more frequent.
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