Seal charity rescues third seal in three weeks from entanglement
The elusive 'Orange Frisbee Seal' has been saved
Friends of Horsey Seals has successfully rescued a seal that had been a concern over the summer, bringing attention to the urgent need for protecting seals and coastlines.
The seal, nicknamed the 'Orange Frisbee Seal', was finally rescued at Waxham on the 6th of October (Tuesday). Despite many attempts before, the seal always managed to avoid rescue, by always being positioned near pregnant seals or returning to the sea before help could arrive.
This rescue marks the third seal saved from entanglement in three weeks and has been transported to the RSPCA East Winch, which is currently under strain dealing with such cases.
Friends of Horsey Seals is urging people to take their litter home and stop using flying rings, which have been causing significant harm to seals.
They are encouraging support for their efforts, including signing a petition against flying rings.
The charity is also appealing for donations to help manage the strain on resources at RSPCA East Winch.
Sally Butler from the charity said:
"Â A member of public called us and informed us it was hauled out on its own so fortunately we were able to make the rescue.
It is never easy catching a seal and they are extremely aggressive.
Flying rings cause horrific injuries and ultimately death if the seal isn’t caught.  We would also like to thank RSPCA East Winch that have taken 3 entangled seals that we have caught within a month"