A YOUNG seal had to be rescued from the Bridlington harbour after its flippers became tangled in netting.
The male grey seal, which is approximately six weeks old, was spotted by shopworker Carl Beevers as he made his way to work.
Mr Beevers, who works at The Publishers Book Clearance shop on Prince Street said he initially thought about trying to hel
p the injured pup.
"I looked to see if there was anybody around to help me move it, but then I thought it would be a bad idea," he said.
Beverley Drayton, Regional Coordinator for the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, arrived shortly after with two colleagues to take the distressed seal away.
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She said the seal, native to this coast, would be cared for in Hull before being moved further down the country.
"He will be taken to a vets in Hull to be assessed and then relayed to East Winch RSPCA Hospital in Norfolk.
"The seal will then be looked after for about three months and will be released at The Wash with a group of others when he reaches 45kgs in weight."
Ms Drayton said the problem of injured seals being washed up is a regular occurence.
"We're been getting them along the coast every day at the moment, and we even had some on Christmas Day and Boxing Day."
And she warned anyone if they find an injured seal, not to attempt to rescue it themselves.
"If anyone sees a seal, do not approach it as they give a nasty bite".
She urged anyone who may see a seal in distress to call the British Divers Marine Life Rescue national line on 01825 765546 or alternatively, contact her on 07980 455382.
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