Tufty makes a splash on his release

TUFTY’s nose flared with excitement as he got his first taste of freedom yesterday.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2004 - 00:00

Evelyn Ring

Only three months ago Tufty, a grey seal, was looking the worse for wear when he was found washed up on the shore at Howth, Co Dublin, by local man John Cooke.

Yesterday, the animal was sleek and well-covered as he slid into the sea off East Pier in Howth harbour.

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