MMR Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Garry Point

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2354

Admitted on: 2023/08/10

Collection Site: 10 Mile Point, Victoria

Reason for Admission: Lethargic, Emaciated, Dehydrated

Weight at Admission: 8.1 kg

Patient Status: in care

Time in Care: 266 days (8 months, 3 weeks, 2 days)

Current Habitat: Stickleback Pool

This is a large pre-release pool that houses many patients. Animals that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a larger pool like this where they can learn how to compete for fish and socialize with other harbour seals.

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Harbour Air

Patient Progress

"Training" Pool Garry Point has demonstrated that she is confident eating fish on her own. She has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where she can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. She will move to a larger pool once she is confident enough.

Patient Updates

Has settled into comfort tent, where she will receive formula and electrolytes to help her hydrate and gain weight.

Garry is doing well gaining weight on formula!

Garry continues to be an energetic seal and has been moved out of quarantine!

Garry has completed the weaning process and is now in fish school!

Guestbook for Garry Point

  1. My daughter was part of this little one’s rescue. She is doing a student placement at the Shaw Centre of the Salish Seas. And that day when they got the call was a definite highlight for her. Happy to see that she is getting stronger. Thank you for your care
    Annette

  2. After seeing photos of you on rescue day, it’s so great to hear that you’re on the mend! Looking forward to seeing you heal and grow into a wonderful pinniped! Much love from Sidney 🫶

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