Emma Stone was rescued on 27th March 2024
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Emma Stone, a 4-6 months old seal grey pup, was rescued on the 27th of March 2024 from Vugga Cove, Crantock, by Lizzi and Gwynnie, volunteer marine mammals medics, from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). Lizzi said "Vugga Cove was a long and arduous journey back to the car park".
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Photos Credit : Lizzi Larbalestier - BDMLR
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Emma Stone was found malnourished with severe respiratory challenges. After consultation with the head vet at the BDMLR, a decision was made to take the seal to the BDMLR´s Cornwall Seal Hospital for initial treatment and care until a pen was available for her at the Seal Sanctuary´s hospital in Gweek.
This photo below of Emma Stone in the BDMLR´s seal hospital later that day.
Photo Credit : Lizzi Larbalestier - BDMLR
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Update - 3rd April 2024 : This pup was transferred to the Sanctuary´s hospital at Gweek on the 2nd of April 2024, where she continues her rehabilitation journey.
The photos below of Emma Stone was taken on the 3rd of April 2024 in the Sanctuary´s hospital in Gweek.
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Update - 21st April 2024 : Emma is now in the outside nursery pool number 1, this means she is on the road to recovery and mixing with other seal pups, also has a deeper pool to swim in. Pups in the nursery pools will be learning how to behave in the wild, interacting with other seals and also competing for their fish, which are all vital skills they will need when they are released back out into the wild.
Emma´s flipper tag ID number is SL301 (yellow).
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Update - 16th May 2024 : The weather conditions in Cornwall were perfect to release some of the seal pups who had been staying at the Sanctuary for the past few months were released back into the wild on the 9th of May 2024 at Perranuthnoe beach in South Cornwall.
Emma Stone, along with Margot Robbie, Lough Eske and Raven Symone, were all at a good weight and fully recovered thanks to the care and expertise of the brilliant Animal Care Team. It is such an amazing feeling for the team to see them happily "galumphing" back home. Good luck little ones.
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