Credit: GSPCA
A seal pup who was found on a Jersey beach has now arrived in Guernsey, where it has been placed in the care of the GSPCA.
Ellie, who has not yet been sexed, was spotted flailing in the waters around Plémont Bay after being separated from its mother in the swell.
The JSPCA and British Divers Marine Life Rescue say she was exhausted and underweight, placing her in the care of New Era Vets.
However, Ellie has now arrived at the GSPCA where she is being given round the clock care.
Ellie the seal pup rescued in Jersey on Sunday is now under our care here at the GSPCA and joins Joey the seal pup. Joey is doing very well in the pool but Ellie has a long way to go being so young and thin.
A trapped young seal was saved while struggling in tangles of rope when a dog walker happened to spot him.
Sally-Ann Bennett and her cocker spaniel Lottie caught sight of the hapless seal while on a walk in Portreath, Cornwall.
Ms Bennett quickly alerted the British Divers Marine Life Rescue who were able to send out two helpers to come and save the seal.
Sally-Ann Bennett and her cocker spaniel Lottie caught sight of the hapless seal while on a walk in Portreath, Cornwall
Ms Bennett quickly alerted the British Divers Marine Life Rescue who were able to send out two helpers to come and save the seal
Credit: British Divers Marine Life Rescue
A seal pup has been rescued from a Jersey beach.
It was spotted by surfers out at sea after it approached them in a large swell at Plémont Bay.
When the pup brought itself ashore, a family called the JSPCA - who then brought in a team of volunteers from British Divers Marine Life Rescue.
The temporary white coat that the pup has is not waterproof and pups this young should remain on land if possible until they moult this coat. Sadly it is likely this pup was already washed away from mum with the huge swell and if it had continued to float around at sea with that heavy coat, it would have eventually drowned.
Fri 18 Dec 2020 04.34 EST
Last modified on Mon 21 Dec 2020 06.14 EST
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