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Military police come to aid of seal with drinks can stuck in lower jaw

Military police come to aid of seal with drinks can stuck in lower jaw — The seal had last been spotted in Belfast (PA)

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021 - 18:09

Rebecca Black, PA

A young harbour seal that sparked concern after it was spotted in Belfast Lough with a drinks can lodged in its mouth has been assisted in Scotland.

Unsuccessful efforts were made to help the seal when it was spotted in Belfast Harbour earlier this month.

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