Milo was released after 103 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Milo
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2613
Admitted on: 2026/06/29
Collection Site: Vernon Bay
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 7.4 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 103 days (3 months, 1 week, 4 days)
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Release
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Patient Updates
Milo is doing well and is now learning how to eat fish!
Milo is progressing well and is now in a training pool with some friends where he will learn to compete for fish.
Milo is now in a pre-release pool, working hard to gain weight and get ready for life in the wild!
To everyone at VAMMR,
Thank you for your kindness, expertise, and willingness to help one very small harbour seal from a very remote corner of the coast.
When we first found him, he was getting thinner every day and had become so weak that when we finally caught and contained him, he barely had the energy to lift his head. We knew he needed help, but with no way for a rescue team to reach us, we weren’t sure what could be done.
Your team guided us through every step, organized a float plane from Ucluelet, and helped make what seemed impossible happen. Thanks to you, and to a long boat ride from our staff on their day off, he got the chance he deserved.
Everyone at our lodge became invested in his story. Even those who were hesitant at first quickly came around after seeing how sick he was, and they have all been asking for updates ever since. It was a reminder of how much compassion people have when they are given the opportunity to help.
Please accept this donation as a small token of our gratitude. We know it does not come close to covering the incredible work you do, but we hope it helps another animal in need.
Thank you for giving him a second chance, and thank you for everything you do for marine wildlife on our coast.
With sincere appreciation,
The Eagle Nook Resort Team
My daughter and husband were some of the people who helped to watch over milo until his rescue. We were really hoping he could be rescued. We were so thankful that he was finally collected and brought into care! We are thrilled to be able to follow him along on his journey to recovery ❤️🩹