Mr Darcy was rescued on 17th November 2019 Mr Darcy, 6-8 weeks old male grey seal pup, was rescued on 17th November 2019 from Duckpool (Bude). This pup was found malnourished and underweight for his age. Also had superficial wounds. Weighed 14kgs. Photo right was taken on 22nd November 2019, click on the photo to see a larger version of this image along with a further one. Click here to watch a short video of this pup in the hospital. Update - 31st December 2019 : Mr Darcy is currently in the rehabilitation pool and putting on lots of weight, he weighs 27kgs. Flipper ID tag number is SL122 (yellow). Click here to see a larger version of this photo taken on 28th December 2019. Update - 23rd January 2020 : Mr Darcy along with Mrs Tiggy Winkle, Joker, Wally, Aslan, Cruella de Vil and Mr Bump were released back into the wild on 20th January 2020. Update - 12th September 2026 : Mr Darcy has been spotted at seal colonies along the coasts of Cornwall on 31st May 2021, 1st & 8th November 2021, 21st March 2022, 4th August 2022, 24th April 2023, 25th September 2023, 6th November 2023, 3rd February 2024 and 12th September 2026. © Photo credit: Sue Sayer - Seal Research Trust on 31st May 2021 By monitoring the behaviour of seals after being released back into the wild, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, British Divers Marine Life Rescue, Seal Research Trust and other organisations can use this information to define the best practice standards and policies that they can share with the international rescue community. Each seal´s fur pattern is unique and enables the organisations to track them for life.   Seals face many challenges, yet we all depend on them to balance our marine ecosystem, which is essential to make the oxygen we breathe.   Seals are our globally rare wildlife tourist attraction, helping diversify coastal economic prosperity.

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