<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Drivers passing through </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/victoria" rel="" target="" title="Victoria's"><span>Victoria's</span></a><span> Mornington Peninsula were treated to a rare sight after a snoozing seal blocked traffic, delighting motorists despite causing delays.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police were called to direct traffic on Point Nepean Road in Dromana, near Anthony's Nose beach, about 9am after several reports of a live seal sunbathing on the road in the popular coastal area.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Motorists noticed the seal, known by locals as "Sammy", was fast asleep on the left-hand side of the busy roadway.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div 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goULFa"><span>All lanes were cleared by 1pm as Sammy was moved away from traffic.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/seal-spotted-blocking-traffic-victoria/5767272d-09ce-4b4f-aaa8-a462453dc89f" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Zoos Victoria's Marine Response Unit (MRU) responded to the incident.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps-suggest-sea-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz/4b3004f8-ece3-47a0-a59b-78ca47b276db" target="" title="'Take alternative routes': Iran warns ships of sea mines in Strait of Hormuz"><strong><span>'Take alternative routes': Iran warns ships of sea mines in Strait of Hormuz</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/australia-oil-crisis-prime-minister-anthony-albanese-lands-in-singapore-on-mission-to-cement-oil-supply/0e9b8d55-8bc1-4e4b-a86a-d64af25b635a" target="" title="PM lands in Singapore on mission to cement fuel supply"><strong><span>PM lands in Singapore on mission to cement fuel supply</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sammy has been safely returned to the water, VicTraffic confirmed.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Seals are a common sight along the Mornington Peninsula, however the MRU warns not to approach as they can be dangerous if they feel threatened.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sammy is a regular roamer along the tourist region, with locals often spotting the seal on adventures out of the water.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google 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