Walrus chasers hoping to get a glimpse of the now famous Wally off the coast of Cork are being urged to keep their distance.
The walrus was spotted yesterday with visible injuries.
Observers have noted the animal is becoming very stressed and agitated as boats have been travelling too close to him.
Former TD for Cork South West and Bandon local Margaret Murphy O'Mahony, is echoing calls to respect wildlife from a safe distance.
"Everybody is after falling for him, he's just a gorgeous animal.
"But it really is important to say that he really should be left alone at this stage.
"He seemingly is a bit injured and a bit agitated.
"There are boats going out very near him, and he's obviously not used to that level of human contact and obviously doesn't seem to want it."
