Two men were found guilty of unlawfully feeding Cape fur seals in Cape Town. Bruce Tillings (40) and Tristan Johnson (22) were convicted earlier this week of this charge. They were also found guilty on a charge of exploitation of Cape fur seals. These incidents occurred at the Hout Bay Harbour.
Two men found guilty of unlawfully feeding Cape fur seals
According to reports, Tillings and Johnson were sentenced to a fine of R80,000 or 24 months’ imprisonment in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court. This is wholly suspended for five years, on condition that they are not convicted of a similar offence during the period of suspension. According to the court, the unlawful feeding and exploitation of these seals at the harbour is a practice that has placed both animals and the public at serious risk.
