Irkutsk Oblast
Ekaterina Gubareva found three dead Baikal seals during a walk along the shore. The report did not establish the cause of death.
Source: Ekaterina Gubareva / First Baikal, reported by WEACOM
8 August 2026 2026 · Irkutsk OblastLake Baikal · Freshwater lake
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IRK.ru reported Baikal seals present at the Ushkany Islands from 9 June 2026. Footage shared by the Baikal Museum showed seals swimming and resting on rocks; its exact filming day was not stated.
Source: Baikal Museum SB RAS footage, reported by IRK.ru
Present from 9 June 2026 2026 · Lake Baikal