Prancer was rescued on 23rd January 2016
Prancer, a grey seal pup, was rescued from Bacton on 23rd January with a serious chest infection, and injuries consistent with a fight.

At 6 weeks old, she´s underweight and needed a lot of care and attention from the amazing animal care team. The vet has examined her and she´s been on a course of antibiotics which have cleared up the infections in the wounds.
Prancer
Update - 31st January 2016 : Prancer has already progressed to the intermediate pool and will be joining the other rescued pups in the outdoor pool shortly.
Prancer with Comet and Donner Update - 28th February 2016 : Photos above and left of Prancer were taken on 27th February 2016, she is still in the hospital´s weaning/swim pool and shares this with two other rescued seal pups named Comet and Donner.

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Update - 12th April 2016 : This photo of Prancer in the outside seal pool was taken on 10th April 2016. She currently weighs 42kgs.

Prancer´s flipper tag number is 166 (blue).

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Prancer - 10th April 2016
Seal Release - 11th April 2016 Prancer along with Dasher, Princess Peach, Dancer, Comet and Buddy have been rehabilitated over the last few months and were released at Snettisham beach back into the sea where they belong on 11th April 2016.

Click here to see a selection of photos of the release of the seal pups via flickr.

Each pup can cost up to £5,000 to rescue, rehabilitate and release, if you would like to adopt a pup or make a donation towards this pup´s rehabilitation at Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary, please Click here
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