Diver gets the ultimate 'seal' of approval

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Curious seal pets diver like a puppy
Scuba diver Ben Burville recently "sealed" a new friendship with a playful pal in the waters off the coast of Northumberland, England.

FARNE ISLANDS, England (KGO) -- Can you love too much? A new underwater video shows a curious seal cuddling up to a diver in England.

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Ben Burville recently "sealed" a new friendship with a playful pal in the waters off the Farne islands, Northumberland.

Burville shared video of the unbelievable encounter on his Twitter page, showing the seal smothering him with attention.

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He told Storyful he recorded the touching moment with a very attentive seal on October 7, and joked, "My #divebuddy kindly checks that my #scubadiving mask fits correctly."

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