Rick Mercer
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2661
Admitted on: 2026/07/31
Collection Site: Lions Bay
Reason for Admission: Emaciated, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 5.7 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 12 days
Current Habitat: In Quarantine
Every seal that arrives at the rescue centre is placed in a tub under quarantine. This is the first temporary home for each new arrival, where they remain for at least 14 days before they are moved to a larger tub.
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Rick Mercer and the more than 100 marine mammals we rescue, rehabilitate and release every year by symbolically adopting him today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Progress
Milk Matrix Rick Mercer is being fed a milk formula that mimics the milk he would receive from his mother. This formula is high in fat and promotes weight gain. He will eventually be weaned onto fish.
Patient Updates
There are no updates for Rick Mercer yet, but we are working on it. Please check back soon...
Please do not contact the rescue centre for updates. The information published here is the latest, and we will publish more updates as they become available.
The Ocean Point Community wishes Rick the absolute best! Thank you to VAMMR for the quick response and guidance.
Maria
The whole community of Ocean Point is relieved that he is saved. He was obviously lost his mom and was hungry, swimming around our dock and desperately asking for help. Thank you so much for your care of him