Second time lucky for rescued seal pup

Skegness Natureland is hoping it's second time lucky for a rescued seal pup after it found its way back to the sanctuary.

Colin, who was among last season's pups and released three months ago, turned up again last month.

Colin the seal pup before being released back into the sea after being rescued for a second time.placeholder image
Colin the seal pup before being released back into the sea after being rescued for a second time.

A spokesman for the seal sanctuary said: "You may recognise him from last season.

"He had already been released three months earlier but was re-rescued on January 24 in Yorkshire by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue and brought back to us.

"It’s very rare that we get any 're-offenders' finding their way back - even though it was quite nice to see him again.

"He’d lost a little bit of weight and had a mild case of lungworm but he recovered quickly and was back in our rearing pool in no time.

"He has now been released again. Let's hope it's second-time lucky!" Let's hope it's second-time lucky!

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