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April 8, 2008

Harp seal is set for release at a Charlestown beach

A rehabilitated harp seal is slated to be released Thursday at Blue Shutters Beach in Charlestown.

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is set to release the female seal back into natural habitat at 11 a.m.

The yearling seal was rescued by the Department of Marine Resources in Maine on Feb. 2 and was moved to Mystic Aquarium’s Seal Rescue Clinic in eastern Connecticut that day.

The seal had been seen in the same location for 36 hours, was lethargic and had eye discharge.

The harp seal was treated with antibiotics, recovered and has gained enough weight for release. Pending routine blood work results, she will be ready for Thursday.

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 3:02 PM | Permalink

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