A thousand-kilo elephant seal named Neil turned Tasmania’s south coast into a viral sensation—cute, chaotic, and costly. His 34-night stay racked up over $31,000 in damages and crowd management fees, but the City of Clarence decided to waive the bill. Why? Because Neil was basically free tourism—bringing joy and selfies to locals. Still, officials warned: this playful giant is wild, and we need to give him space.

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