Pumpkin the harbor seal released!

Posted on March 17, 2016

Ashley Stokes  |  NH Marine Mammal Rescue Coordinator

We have some great news to share with you today: our last remaining seal from the 2015 season that has been receiving care from our friends at Mystic Aquarium, is getting released today! Pumpkin, the juvenile harbor seal was rescued from Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA on September 15th, was suffering from severe predation wounds to the face. For the last 6 months she has been healing from those wounds, putting on weight, and getting ready for her release back into the wild.

Special thanks to our friends at Mystic Aquarium for rehabilitating this little girl!

This photo is from Crane Beach the day that Pumpkin was rescued, September 15, 2015.
This photo is from Crane Beach the day that Pumpkin was rescued, September 15, 2015.

 

Pumpkin looking extremely healthy and playful! Photo courtesy of Mystic Aquarium
Pumpkin looking extremely healthy and playful! Photo courtesy of Mystic Aquarium

 

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