VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Melinda the Second

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2513

Admitted on: 2025/07/01

Collection Site: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation

Weight at Admission: 6.2 kg

Patient Status: deceased

Date of Death: 2025/07/07

Time in Care: 6 days

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Staff

Story

Melinda the Second was rescued after being separated from her mother. At just 6.2 kg she is nearly half the expected birth weight for a harbour seal pup. She’s now under close watch, receiving essential fluids and nutritional support from our team

Patient Updates

Melinda the Second died on 2025/07/07 after 6 days in our care.

Guestbook for Melinda the Second

  1. RIP sweet girl. I am crying many tears. When I did my virtual tour she was in the crate awaiting some blood work I think. Those little eyes looked up at that moment. So I got to see her. I hate stories like this.

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