VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Crinkle

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2542

Admitted on: 2025/07/21

Collection Site: Port Hardy

Reason for Admission: Human Disturbance

Weight at Admission: 6.4 kg

Patient Status: transferred

Time in Care: 318 days (10 months, 1 week, 6 days)

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Pacific Coastal Airlines

Transfer to: Aquarium du Quebec

Date of Transfer: 2026/06/04

Story

Crinkle was rescued in poor condition and is receiving medical care and nutritional support from our veterinary team.

Patient Updates

Crinkle was transferred to Aquarium du Quebec after 318 days in our care.

"We are thrilled to announce that Crinkle has been transferred to her forever home at Aquarium du Québec! Crinkle is a female harbour seal who was rescued as a pup last year with suspected gunshot injuries that left her completely blind. Due to her condition, she was deemed non-releasable. "

We are thrilled to announce that Crinkle has been transferred to her forever home at Aquarium du Québec! Crinkle is a female harbour seal who was rescued as a pup last year with suspected gunshot injuries that left her completely blind. Due to her condition, she was deemed non-releasable. We know she is in great hands—make sure you’re following their page for updates!

Guestbook for Crinkle

  1. Hang in there Crinkle. You are in the best hands possible…✨✨✨

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