VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Proteus

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2549

Admitted on: 2025/07/25

Collection Site: Holland Point Park, Victoria

Reason for Admission: Emaciated

Weight at Admission: 9.6 kg

Patient Status: released

Time in Care: 128 days (4 months, 6 days)

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Harbour Air

Release

Release Date: 2025/11/30

Release Site: Iona Beach

Release Weight: 31.15 kg

Story

Proteus was rescued due to emaciation and is being carefully monitored by our animal care team.

Patient Updates

Proteus was released after 128 days in our care.

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

Proteus is doing great and showing lots of interest in fish!

Proteus is learning how to eat fish and will be in a pool before we know it!

Proteus is growing more and more each day!

Guestbook for Proteus

  1. I happen to see Proteus on the beach and called your agency. I’m so happy the pup is getting the help it needs. Thank you for all you do. I’ll be checking for updates 😊

  2. It’s nice to meet you Proteus, I was the one that named you!! It’s great to see you’re in good hands!! 💜🦭

  3. I was on Dallas Road and saw Proteus on the beach and I called it in. I also sent in photos of him and soon after, someone came to rescue him. I am so happy he is under the good care of the MMR. Sending healing energy and love to Proteus. You’ve got this, little guy!

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