{"id":600208,"date":"2026-05-23T18:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/600208\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T18:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:34:09","slug":"premature-seal-pup-rescued-after-being-found-washed-up-on-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/600208\/","title":{"rendered":"Premature seal pup rescued after being found washed up on beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

A premature seal pup has been rescued after being discovered washed up on a beach in Inellan.<\/p>\n

The British Divers Marine Life Rescue were called to the shore on Tuesday after the underweight pup was found alone.<\/p>\n

A medic visited the area and found that the harbour seal, believed to be less than a day old, had a premature appearance and weighed only 7kg.<\/p>\n

The charity decided to uplift the seal after the mum failed to return, and no other seals were seen nearby.<\/p>\n

The pup was taken to the SSPCA National Wildlife Centre for specialist rehabilitation, where it is currently receiving round-the-clock care, including feeds every two hours.<\/p>\n

Now named Bug, she is said to be showing positive signs and has gained 300g overnight.<\/p>\n

\"SealSSPCASeal pup Bug is being looked after by the SSPCA SSPCA<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for BDMLR said: \u201cA medic attended and monitored the pup, giving the mother every opportunity to return. Unfortunately, no seal was seen nearby, which was assessed to be less than a day old and had begun approaching people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile seal pups are often left alone while their mothers feed, this wasn\u2019t the case for this pup, and with her premature appearance, weighing only 7kg, intervention was necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pup was carefully uplifted and relayed through our medic network to the SSPCA National Wildlife Centre for specialist rehabilitation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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