Dumbledore the seal dies of pneumonia

A seal which was being treated for pneumonia after being found in a farmer’s field before Christmas has died, the UK RSPCA has said.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015 - 16:47

A seal which was being treated for pneumonia after being found in a farmer’s field before Christmas has died, the UK RSPCA has said.

The young adult grey seal, named Dumbledore, was admitted to RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre for specialist treatment after he was found in a field in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, on December 22.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Newton-le-Willows Person: Dumbledore Event: Christmas Organisation: RSPCA Organisation: RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre Organisation: RSCPA Organisation: RSPCA East Winch

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