Last month, ECO Dickson received reports from the New York Marine Rescue Center of an incident involving a seal sunbathing at Gilgo Beach. According to the complaint, a bystander had attempted to put a dog collar on the seal and drag it back to the ocean. Officer Dickson arrived and canvased the beach for the subject with the dog collar but could not find the offender. The ECO established a security perimeter around the seal, allowing it to sunbathe in peace, without disturbance. The Officer also documented the condition of the seal and sent his findings back to the rescue center. To protect seals or other wildlife spotted on the beach, a minimum of 150-feet is the recommended distance for safe viewing.
