https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-56654670
(Source: RSPCA / Above article)
A seal that had a plastic ring stuck around its neck for two-and-half years has had it removed after being rescued from a Norfolk beach.
The animal, named "Mrs Vicar", was captured on Horsey Beach, near Great Yarmouth, on Easter Sunday.
It is being cared for at the RSPCA's East Winch wildlife centre after having the ring taken off by vets.
Alison Charles, manager at the centre, said the wound was "very sore, but we are hopeful she will recover".
The adult grey seal had the rigid white plastic ring deeply embedded in her neck, as seals are unable to get them off once their heads go through.
Wow, that must have been pretty excruciating for this poor seal . It seems it was a piece of construction waste - and it's a sad reminder of what can happen if we're careless about the rubbish we leave behind.
Fortunately, she's in good hands now - and it sounds as though she can recover from this, so let's hope she does!
(Source: RSPCA / Above article)
A seal that had a plastic ring stuck around its neck for two-and-half years has had it removed after being rescued from a Norfolk beach.
The animal, named "Mrs Vicar", was captured on Horsey Beach, near Great Yarmouth, on Easter Sunday.
It is being cared for at the RSPCA's East Winch wildlife centre after having the ring taken off by vets.
Alison Charles, manager at the centre, said the wound was "very sore, but we are hopeful she will recover".
The adult grey seal had the rigid white plastic ring deeply embedded in her neck, as seals are unable to get them off once their heads go through.
Wow, that must have been pretty excruciating for this poor seal . It seems it was a piece of construction waste - and it's a sad reminder of what can happen if we're careless about the rubbish we leave behind.
Fortunately, she's in good hands now - and it sounds as though she can recover from this, so let's hope she does!
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