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Three-Week-Old Seal Shot in Head | Seattle News
A three-week-old harbor seal pup, found near Bellingham with a fatal gunshot wound to the head, is now recovering at the Sea Life Response, Rehab and Research center — the first time they’ve treated such a young marine mammal with this kind of injury. This isn’t even the first case this year; SR3 has seen three gunshot victims in just eleven months. Though the pup’s prognosis is serious, he’s showing signs of improvement, with a CT scan planned soon. Experts believe the shooter may have been targeting an adult seal nearby, highlighting the dangers of wildlife frustration turning violent. The…
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