| Gannet was rescued from Strangles Beach, Boscastle, on the 28th of October 2002, only 2.5 weeks old. She had to be hauled up a 300ft cliff by the RSPCA and Coastguards. On examination she had multiple bite wounds on her flippers, body and face and her left eye was tightly shut.
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| She was given a painkilling injection in the hope she would open her eye, but with the wound exceptionally close to the corner of her eye, it will take a long while to heal. It is hoped with treatment she will keep her eye.
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| Update 31 - 12 - 02
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After treatment, her eye is looking a lot better but may always be cloudy. She has a certain amount of vision, but the Animal Care Team are unsure how much she can see. She is putting on weight and is getting more exercise in the bigger pool.
Gannet will soon be ready to join the other pups in the convalescent pool.
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