Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV1914
Admitted on: 2019/06/27
Collection Site: Hornby Island
Reason for Admission: Maternal separation
Weight at Admission: 10.75 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 50 days (1 month, 2 weeks, 5 days)
Received from: IWNCC
Original Admission: 2019/06/25
Weight at Admission: 10.45 kg
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Manatee was released after 50 days in our care.
"Manatee was quick to head into the waves. He was seen for at least another half an hour, exploring his new home, and meeting up with some of his »old friends« who had been released with him."
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Manatee appears to be enjoying pool life with his friends. He is now a resident in one of the largest pre-release pools.
Manatee has a friend! Seal-ine has joined him in his pool.
Manatee has already been "upgraded" to a larger pool & seems to be enjoying himself... a lot!
Manatee is very alert, curious - and doing well during his tube feeds.
This was our first time coming across a helpless seal pup. Our family was so impressed at the prompt networking response that led to Manatee’s safe rescue. We are hoping for an update on his condition soon! Sending healing hugs to Manatee!!
So glad to see Manatee is recovering. We’d like to thank all the volunteers that participated in his recover. We’ll check back regularly for updates