VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Taku

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2408

Admitted on: 2024/07/06

Collection Site: White Rock Pier

Reason for Admission: Marine Mammal Disturbance, Maternal Separation, Emaciated

Weight at Admission: 7.8 kg

Patient Status: released

Time in Care: 76 days (2 months, 2 weeks, 1 day)

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Staff

Release

Release Date: 2024/09/20

Release Site: Brunswick Beach

Release Weight: 22.5 kg

Named by Jan

This name I first heard on Wild Bear Rescue filmed at the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter near Smithers. One of their bear cubs was named Taku, and the name stuck with me.

Patient Updates

Taku was released after 76 days in our care.

You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.

Guestbook for Taku

  1. I’m so happy to see an update on sweet Taku. I found her early Saturday morning surrounded by people touching her and taking photos. I called you guys and waited with her till she was picked up. Informing people it was better to keep a distance from her and that someone was on the way. Such a sweet soul and I’m glad she’s in good hands

  2. I’m so happy that Taku was released and has a second chance at life!!!!!
    Thank you for all that you do VAMMR for these beautiful creatures!!! 💙❤️

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