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Kato Paphos harbour

· Paphos

One seal was seen swimming near boats in Kato Paphos harbour. Onlookers recorded the encounter on their phones. The article explicitly places the sighting on 14 July.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Pafos Press

About this record

Supporting evidence
Source and embedded video: https://pafospress.com/fokia-voltarei-amerimni-sto-limanaki/ . Published 14 July 2026 and describes the encounter as happening that day. Species and individual identity were not stated.
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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