Would-be rescuers offer each other advice about how to best capture the seal. Photos Stephen Jaquiery : Blubber me, this seal's a landlubber

The seal, wrapped in a body sock net, is strapped to the back of a ute for transportation back to the sea. : Blubber me, this seal's a landlubber

The seal gives a snort of disgust as the net is removed. : Blubber me, this seal's a landlubber

With a flick of its flippers, it's off. : Blubber me, this seal's a landlubber