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Second Seal Pup Endangered By Fishing Line

(From lajollalight.com)- The federal agency must approve a rescue before SeaWorld can go in and try to capture the animal. Aalam said approval had not been forthcoming because of policies that limit interference with the animals. An official finally gave the go ahead, provided the pup was among a small number of seals. This was apparently meant to minimize human contact and disruption.

Aalam said the injury to the seal pup is very serious and could result in death if the fishing line is not removed.  Two months ago another seal was tangled in a fishing net. That seal was freed by two citizens who ignored federal restrictions and later faced prosecution for doing so.

 

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