{"id":488076,"date":"2026-02-24T18:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/488076\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T18:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:20:13","slug":"x-ray-reveals-harbor-seal-was-shot-in-the-face-in-hood-canal-survival-uncertain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/488076\/","title":{"rendered":"X-ray reveals harbor seal was shot in the face in Hood Canal, survival uncertain"},"content":{"rendered":"

A female harbor seal was rescued on Thursday after it was shot in the face in Hood Canal. The seal was \u201cextremely emaciated\u201d and had bloody discharge.<\/p>\n

The Center Valley Animal Rescue\u2019s (CVAR) wildlife rehabilitator was able to grab a life vest and net before quickly responding to assist, the center announced<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The harbor seal was noticeably underweight, had a nasal infection, and an injured eye.<\/p>\n

Harbor seal\u2019s survival likelihood may take days to determine<\/p>\n

While working alongside the Marine Mammal Stranding Network, the seal was safely captured. CVAR interns then transported the seal to Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research (SR3) for specialized care.<\/p>\n

When the harbor seal arrived at SR3, she was given an X-ray, which revealed that she had been shot in the face. CVAR noted that it may take a few more days to determine the likelihood of survival.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are monitoring her condition closely, preparing for further medical diagnostics, and will determine her likelihood of recovery in the coming days,\u201d SR3 stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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