Jenga was rescued on 10th October 2015
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Jenga, a female pup was approximately 4 weeks old, when rescued from Widemouth Bay on 10th October 2015 by British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) Medics.
The pup was transported to the Seal Sanctuary.
Photo right was taken by: Michelle Robinson Clement of BDMLR.
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Upon arrival at the Seal Sanctuary, members of the Animal Care Team carried out a full assessment of the pup. Jenga had a high temperature and multiple puncture wounds on her flippers and body, with a large wound on the left front flipper. Also had a mild upper respiratory infection.
Jenga was prescribed a course of course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and decongestants.
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Update - 25th October 2015 : Jenga is currently in the hospital´s isolation pen number 3, she weighs 22kgs. This photo was taken on 23rd October 2015.
Click here to see a larger version of this photo of Jenga.
Jenga´s flipper tag number is 56 (blue).
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Update - 30th November 2015 : Jenga is currently in the outside convalescent pool for her final stage of rehabilitation and putting on lots of weight before she is released back to the wild in the next month or so.
Photo left of Jenga resting on her crate in the convalescent pool was taken on 10th November 2015.
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Update - 1st January 2016 : This photo of Jenga in the convalescent pool was taken on 27th December 2015.
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Update - 6th February 2016 : Jenga along with Kerplunk, Boggle, Uno, Euchre and Checkers were released back to the wild on 4th February 2016 at Gwithian.
Click here to watch a video of the seal release by Pirate FM Radio.
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