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Rescued Seal Pup Triples Size Before Release
6 Jul
Summary
- A young gray seal pup named Muse swam 75 miles before rescue.
- Muse nearly tripled his size during rehabilitation.
- Muse was released back into the wild with five other seals.
A young gray seal pup, named Muse, has been successfully rehabilitated and returned to the ocean. The pup was discovered on rocks in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on December 11th, in a significantly poor state. Earlier, just four days prior to his discovery in Wales, Muse had been sighted approximately 75 miles away in Port Gaverne, Cornwall.
Officials noted that Muse was thin and dehydrated upon his rescue. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) provided care for Muse until he regained his health. By the time of his release on April 8th, off the coast of Devon, Muse had increased his weight to 41.5 kilograms (91.5 pounds), nearly tripling his size.
This rescue and release highlights the crucial role of trained wildlife responders, rehabilitation centers, and public awareness in assisting marine animals. Healthy marine mammals are integral to thriving coastal ecosystems, which in turn support local economies through tourism and provide essential shoreline resources for communities.
