Seals released at Sutton Bridge
They'd been cared for by the RSPCA
Last updated 11th Mar 2021
Eight seal pups took a mudslide back to freedom, following months of rehabilitation at the RSPCA's East Winch Wildlife Centre.
The seals were released from a site in the Sutton Bridge area on Thursday 4 March, where they would then make their way out into the Wash.
The seals had all needed months of care, and when they were rescued many were either injured, emaciated, dehydrated and orphaned.
Alison Charles, centre manager at East Winch, said:
"It was a great day for a release and all went swimmingly. It's always lovely to watch them plunge into the water and then head off towards the sea. It really is a privilege to see.
"We released Linguini, Fusilli, Pumpernickel, Pink Bean, Milk Roll, Tiger Bread, Celeriac and Tagliatelle.
"2020 was such an emotionally challenging year for everyone and one that will never be forgotten.
"But the need to look after and care for animals didn't stop and we continued to rescue and rehabilitate animals during these difficult times."
At the moment the staff at the centre are caring for 31 pups many of which are getting through three hourly feeds.
The RSPCA warns that it's important that the public never approach seals and keep any dogs well away and on a lead, as these are wild animals and can have a nasty bite.