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Stranded seal rescued from Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Posted at 2:42 PM, Oct 09, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-09 14:42:11-04

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Say hello to Salem, a small gray seal that was stranded along the Oceanfront.

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center was contacted by a citizen in regards to a stranded seal.

The Standing Response Program rescued Salem. After being assessed by the staff, they determined Salem had an infection and appeared to have wounds consistent with a shark interaction.

Salem was transferred to National Aquarium for long-term rehabilitation.

Wild animals can have diseases or infections. If you see a seal on the beach, give it space, and call 757-385-7575 to report it.