MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WCBD) - Yesterday, a harbor seal was spotted in the Murrells Inlet salt marsh—a rare sight.

Mike Eady, a guide and owner of Black Rivers Outdoors, saw the surprise guest while on an eco tour in Murrells Inlet near the Huntington Beach State Park.

"This seal was very unexpected but provided us with lots of excitement on the tour yesterday," said Eady.

It's no shock that the visit was unexpected, as it's unusual to see seals in Lowcountry waters. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) says South Carolina is not part of their normal range, but harbor and gray seals are occasionally seen off the coast.

The seals that are spotted are often younger individuals who have ended up off the beaten path, according to SCDNR.

With these animals being far fr

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