The 2020 sardine run brought with it a little surprise in the form of a lone juvenile penguin. The little explorer was rescued from the Margate Beach, a mere 5 minute walk from Kridzil, and then taken to the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) department at uShaka Sea World in Durban.
The team determined that the little guy was hungry and dehydrated but were positive that after some TLC he would be strong enough to ‘fly’ back to Port Elizabeth where the SANCCOB staff would prepare him for release.
“It is likely that he became separated from his group who were following the sardines, and could not cope on this own,” SAAMBR added in a statement.
If you come across a marine animal in distress on one of KZN’s beaches, please contact SAAMBR on 031 328 8060.
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