Social media mourns premature baby seal’s death

An Irish seal sanctuary yesterday announced the death of a rescued seal pup which had become an unofficial mascot for the organisation in recent days.

Ten days ago a emaciated seal pup was found on the Connemara coast by a family out walking.

He was brought to a nearby vet before being transported to Seal Rescue Ireland in Wexford. He was premature, weighing 3kg less than an average newborn seal pup. He was also suffering from dehydration and a chest infection.