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Seal Pup's Epic 120km Swim to Wales Nurtured Back to Health
18 Apr
Summary
- A seal pup traveled 120km from Cornwall to Wales, found underweight.
- The pup, named Muse, tripled in size while under RSPCA care.
- Muse was released in Devon on April 8th alongside five other seals.
A young grey seal pup, affectionately nicknamed Muse, undertook an astonishing 120km swim from Cornwall to the west coast of Wales. The pup was discovered alone and in poor condition on rocks in St Brides Bay, Pembrokeshire. It was identified as being underweight and potentially suffering from a respiratory infection.
Following its rescue, Muse was transported to RSPCA facilities in Somerset for rehabilitation. During its time under the care of RSPCA staff, the seal demonstrated a remarkable recovery, nearly tripling its initial weight. Muse's final weight reached 41.5kg, indicating it was healthy enough to compete for food.
The seal's arduous journey across such a significant distance meant considerable weight loss. Before being found in Wales on December 11th, Muse had been assessed by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue four days prior in Port Gaverne, Cornwall.
On April 8th, Muse was released into the wild in Devon. It joined five other seals, all named after singers and bands, who had also been rescued and nursed back to full health by the organization. This successful outcome was attributed to a dedicated team effort from various rescue groups and staff.
