Elephant Seal Rescue
This is one of the three elephant seal pups rescued today by Marine Animal Rescue. This young seal has a small, but deep wound around his throat area.
The other seals were very thin, tired and also suffered from some small wounds and lacerations.
All the pups were immediately transported to the care center for medical attention.
MAR conducted 59 marine mammal rescues in April.
Peter Wallerstein
Marine Animal Rescue Specialist
Friends of Animals
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14 Comments
On May 5, 2008, Sandra Moyer wrote:
Bless you for taking care of those seals. What would we do without organizations such as Friends of Animals. You are thanked and appreciated.
On May 5, 2008, Angie Watford wrote:
Peter, Where were these seal pups when they were rescued. I would love to be involved or a part of the Marine Animal Rescue efforts.Do you have any information on how I can help?
Thanks so much!
On May 5, 2008, Alexsa Horvath wrote:
God Bless all of you for the loving care that you provide for these innocent creatures. I work with wildlife that are abandoned, etc., and the fullfillment of being able to help them recover, or survive, is where I find my peace.
On May 5, 2008, steven wrote:
what a sad situation
FoA comments:
But what a good ending.
On May 5, 2008, Emily wrote:
that is a sad story! i wish i could HELP!
i will pray for the seals!
On May 5, 2008, Norma J McMillen wrote:
Thank you Peter for all you do. How are the seals doing?
On May 5, 2008, Jane Heltebrake wrote:
You are to be highly commended for your life-saving actions. If I resided near the ocean coastal community, I would gladly volunteer. The “higher powers,” will reward you……
On May 5, 2008, Maureen wrote:
I think it’s a wonderful thing you are doing for the seals Peter, God Bless You!
On May 6, 2008, Marie wrote:
I think that you people should have a day like, grandparents day or something to acknowledge all the kind ways you help various animals.
On May 6, 2008, CC wrote:
These babies are lucky to have such caring people rescue them. Great job!
On May 6, 2008, stephanie wrote:
Peter,
Thank you and everyone for all they do. It reminds me of when I was younger and had a petion signed to Save the Seals from beatings. How appreciated all of your hard work.
Stephanie,Florida
On May 7, 2008, Sherilyn Cannon wrote:
Thank you for caring… there should be more people like you in the world.
On May 8, 2008, Elaine Vigneault wrote:
Awwwww what a face!
Where are these pups from and how did they get hurt? Where’s the rest of the story we’re missing?
On May 10, 2008, Peter Wallerstein wrote:
Thanks for all the concern and your kind comments.
There are elephant seal rookeries located on the islands off the southern California coast. Elephant seal pups in our area are born in January. Weaned in less than one month, the pups that end up on the beaches in LA County are pups that just haven’t figured out life without mom yet. Some of the pups will figure it out on their own, others will need some human assistance. When MAR evaluates the animals we must look for things like injuries, hypothermia, dehydration. We would rather the pups make it on their own. But, if we think they can’t, MAR will be there to help them. After spending time in a rehabilitation center the pups will be released back into the ocean.