Why did the seal cross the road?

In San Luis Obispo, California, an adult elephant seal deserted the beach and crossed Highway 1 which runs through town. Authorities decided not to try to force the seal back across the highway, but to watch it closely and see if the massive animal would head back to its natural habitat on its own. He didn't. In fact, he has found a large puddle in the grass and settled in. For how long, no one knows. He sure looks content, doesn't he? The elephant seal should be able to go about two weeks before experiencing hunger pains, experts said. NBC11.com