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Young harbor seal spotted at Cape Lookout

Those that encounter a seal on the beach are asked to prioritize safety and the animal's well-being by maintaining a distance of at least 50 yards and minimizing disturbance.
NPS Photo, K.Altman
Those that encounter a seal on the beach are asked to prioritize safety and the animal's well-being by maintaining a distance of at least 50 yards and minimizing disturbance.

Cape Lookout National Seashore officials said a young harbor seal was recently spotted Core Banks.

National Park Service Rangers said seals require a safe and quiet environment to rest when they are not feeding.

Those that encounter a seal on the beach are asked to prioritize safety and the animal's well-being by maintaining a distance of at least 50 yards and minimizing disturbance.

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.