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The GSPCA have successfully returned two grey seal pups, which were rescued in Channel Island waters after months of care, to the southwest of Guernsey yesterday.
Maverick was rescued near Les Pecquiries on April 5, and Eliza was a white coat when rescued at Le Fregate in Jersey mid-November last year. They are the 22nd and 23rd seals returned to the wild by the GSPCA in the last 10-years.
Both pups were discovered emaciated with other health complications but have now been nursed back to health, with both more than doubling their weight.
When seal pups are rescued in Jersey, the JSPCA is often called out and they work with New Era Veterinary Hospital to stabilise the seals until they can be rehabilitated and released into local waters by the GSPCA.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said: “It’s been a really busy seal season with 7 seals through our care this season which means we have been and continue to go through a huge amount of fish and proves the need for a new Wildlife Hospital.”
Watch: The pubs were released on Wednesday morning. Credit: GSPCA.
Geoff George GSPCA Head of Marine Mammals said every pup rescued requires near constant attention.
“There is a lot of work that goes into saving a seal pups life and it is always fantastic when we can get them back to the wild,” he said.
“Earlier this year we released Sizzle, Jagho Herman, and Blueberry, which leaves us now with Luna C from Guernsey and Aurora from Jersey.
“We got to the release site which was Portlet and it was wonderful to see them get back to where they belong… Maverick was much more confident swimming out… Eliza the Jersey seal pup wasn’t so sure and spent much more time in the shallow water.
“At the Shelter Luna C and Aurora are doing well and will hopefully be soon joining their friends when they are ready.”
Pictured: The seals were transported in the GSPCA’s fleet of ‘Animal Ambulances’.
To make a donation to help the seals in the GSPCA’s care you can click HERE.
You can also donate by calling 01481 257261, or by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD.
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