VIDEOS: Seals released at Sutton Bridge after treatment

Eight seal pups took a mudslide back to freedom, following months of rehabilitation at an RSPCA wildlife centre.

The seals were released from a site in the Sutton Bridge area last Thursday (see picture), where they then made 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/or orphaned.

Alison Charles, centre manager at the East Winch centre, 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.

“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.

East Winch has an Amazon wish list of items that they are most in need of, which can be found here: www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2QW97YL6JNRPQ

For more information about what to do if you see a seal or pup on the beach alone, please visit: www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/orphanedanimals/sealpups

To find out more about the work of the centre you can follow them on their Instagram account.

The centre has also launched a JustGiving page to raise money to pay for fish to feed the poorly seals.