# Two arrested for feeding Cape fur seals in Hout Bay

Two people arrested for feeding and harassing Cape fur seals in Hout Bay. The SPCA and local law enforcement investigated complaints about visitors paying for photos with seals. Feeding or interacting with seals is illegal and protected under South African biodiversity laws.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/two-arrested-illegally-feeding-exploiting-cape-fur-seals/

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#cape #seals #spca #southafrica #wildlife #biodiversity

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Created: 2026-10-24T17:39:16.128083+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-24T17:39:16.128083+00:00

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Original source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/two-arrested-illegally-feeding-exploiting-cape-fur-seals/