Madeira · observation
Praia do Vigário
· Câmara de Lobos
One monk seal was reported near the recreational platform at Praia do Vigário. Bathers were advised to leave the water. Archived under the report's publication date, 16 September 2026; the exact observation date is uncertain because the article says Thursday afternoon, while the displayed date falls on a Wednesday.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- JM Madeira
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- JM Madeira article by Carla Sousa, displayed publication date 16/09/2026. Source: https://www.jm-madeira.pt/not%C3%ADcias/ocorr-ncias/30005218/lobo-marinho-avistado-na-praia-do-vigario.html . The report includes a photograph credited DR; individual identity is not established.
- Identification confidence
- Probable
- 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.