Why did the seal cross the road?

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Now that I got your attention, no, this is not a riddle.

An elephant seal tried crossing Highway 37 in Sonoma County in California today.

On the highway:

Associated article:
http://m.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Elephant-seal-crossing-the-road-causes-North-Bay-6724315.php

Just thought that people in various parts of the country could do with some cheering up.