Cheeky Seal Pulls on Diver’s Hood Off Northern England Coast

A cheeky seal recently approached a scuba diver and yanked on his hood during an amusing interaction off the coast of Northern England.Ben Burville, a scuba diver who works as a doctor in the coastal town of Amble, Northumberland, by day, has built up a rapport with seals in the area after nearly 20 years diving among them.The video shows Burville giving attention to one seal, when another comes up behind and over him before pulling on his hood. Burville posted the video to X with the caption, “I had a strange feeling that there was something behind me.” Credit: Ben Burville via Storyful