Yūgen was released after 75 days in our care.
You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.
Yūgen
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2506
Admitted on: 2025/06/22
Collection Site: Secretary Island
Reason for Admission: Injuries, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 9.1 kg
Patient Status: released
Time in Care: 75 days (2 months, 2 weeks)
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Release
Story
Meet Yūgen, this male harbour seal pup was rescued after members of the public found him alone on the beach with injuries, and no mother in site. He was admitted to our centre on June 22 and has been receiving nutritional support, fluids, and wound care since his arrival.
Named by 2soulz
Chose 幽玄 (Yūgen) because it has a beautiful meaning. Essentially, Yūgen is the sense of profound mystery or beauty that is difficult to explain in words, it goes beyond surface-level aesthetics, and has a deep spiritual connotation.
Patient Updates
Yūgen's wounds are healing nicely and is energy is improving more and more each day.
The wounds on Yūgen's face are almost fully healed and he will be learning to eat fish before we know it!
Yūgen is eating fish all on his own and has been moved into a pool!
Yūgen has 4 new pals in his pool and is learning how to compete for fish - he is doing great!
Yūgen is doing great! He still needs to gain some more weight before he's ready for release, but it won't be long now!
that’s so cute. I love seals and i hope Yūgen is doing well. I also have gotten a letter by the foundation and i want to reply and thank the foundation, but sadly i am busy with college stuff. But i have summer holidays after 2 weeks so i will write a letter then.
I love you Yūgen.
look at how cute it is