Honestly, Seals and Boulders? Really?
Right, let’s talk about this latest heartwarming tale sweeping the nation: a seal, trapped between boulders in Scotland. A seal. Between boulders. Apparently, were all supposed to be overcome with emotion at this news. Because…seals get stuck? Newsflash: wildlife exists! It lives amongst rocks. Sometimes those rocks are big and inconvenient.
I’m just picturing the rescue team now, meticulously assessing the geological composition of each stone, debating the precise angle needed for optimal seal-liberation. I bet there were spreadsheets involved. Risk assessments. Probably a consultation with a structural engineer to ensure no boulders shifted unexpectedly and crushed the poor creature. All because a seal apparently decided it was a good idea to explore some rocks.
And the headlines! Heroic Rescue! “Touching Story!” Honestly, the drama is exhausting. It’s nature being nature. The seal probably wandered off looking for a snack, misjudged a gap, and now were all patting ourselves on the back for intervening in a perfectly natural predicament.
Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate a successful rescue when it’s truly necessary. But a seal between some rocks? Let’s keep things in perspective. Perhaps next time, Mr. Seal could consider a slightly less ambitious climbing route. Just a thought.
