A sea lion was harassed, nipped and driven into the sea by a dog on Otago Peninsula this week.
Concerned Irish tourists contacted Senior Constable Lox Kellas, of Portobello, after witnessing the incident on Allans Beach.
The incident had been reported to the Department of Conservation, Snr Const Kellas said.
While dog owners were permitted to walk their dogs on the beach, they needed to be mindful of other animals in the area.
