Norfolk RSPCA staff rescue seal pup in critical condition

- WARNING: This article contains potentially upsetting images -

Wildlife teams from RSCPA East Winch, near King's Lynn, had just released a group of nine seals that had recovered from similar injuries when they were alerted to the incident on Friday (April 7).

Named Kanga, the young seal is currently receiving treatment for the "nasty" wound which has left it with deep lacerations.

The five-month pup has been left with deep wounds (Image: RSPCA)

Centre Manager Evangelos Achilleos said: "We were really excited this morning after releasing nine recovered seals but within the hour this has happened.

"It has been very emotional. We're going to remove the netting and we're going to need lots of salt because this is a very nasty wound."

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The RSPCA has said it is a very nasty wound and will require lots of treatment (Image: RSPCA)

The incident comes after the RSPCA appealed for people to go litter picking amid the organisation helping thousands of animals each year that have been harmed due to litter.

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WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO! We were thrilled this morning as we had a seal release but then we were brought in another entangled pup, entangled with monofilament netting. The wounds are nasty and the pup is in critical condition. Thanks to @BDMLR_Suff_Norf for rescuing the pup. #seals pic.twitter.com/2JHbp61Xhh

— RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre (@RSPCAEastWinch) April 7, 2023

RSPCA scientific officer Evie Button said: “Litter is one of the biggest hazards our wildlife faces today.

"It is a problem on all of our doorsteps - from city centres to the countryside and beaches - so all of us can do something to help by getting involved in the Great British Spring Clean and disposing of dangerous items."