Here’s a paywall free local story:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/emerson-elephant-seal-greater-victoria-1.7175946

Edit: I assume it’s the same story. But of course one is not going to subscribe the the WaPo to read feel-good seal stories from across the continent in another country.

I’ve seen Seal get ravaged by a pack of dogs at a wedding and still make a comeback. 125 miles isn’t going to stop the man.

Obviously there weren’t any roses 125 miles away for him to kiss.

Shammy, Thesalion?