Double Seal Release Friday, May 10 at Blue Shutters Beach
When: Friday, May 10 at 9:00 am
Where: Blue Shutters Beach in Charlestown
What: Release of two seals back to the wild
Rotini
Rotini is a female harbor seal weanling that stranded in Sandwich, Massachusetts on July 5, 2023. She was rescued by the International Fund for Animal Welfare and the following day she was transferred to Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program. During the intake process, she was found to be very thin, dehydrated, and had a severe case of pneumonia. After months of receiving extensive medical treatments and diagnostics, she has now fully recovered. She has gained over 40 pounds and is ready to return to her ocean home!
Manicotti
Manicotti is a female gray seal who was rescued from Block Island on March 20, 2024, and taken to Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program. She had several health concerns, including a thin body condition, pneumonia, and some lacerations on her face. She received a personalized treatment plan that included antibiotics, wound care, and nebulization therapy. Manicotti is now fully recovered, and she’s finally ready to go back to her ocean home.
Please remember that seal release dates and times may change without notice.
Learn more about the Animal Rescue Clinic at Mystic Aquarium.
Banner photo of a past seal release by Thomas Tetzner.
May 10, 2024 @ 4:30 pm
The release was spectacular! I’m so thankful for all the effort put forth to give these two the chance to live out their lives, wild and free. Just as they should be.