Hawk Eye was rescued on 10th October 2014
Hawk Eye, a two days old male grey seal pup (whitecoat), was rescued on 10th October 2014 from the beach at Kynance Cove.

He was found to be separated from his mum, the pup was weak and exhausted with rapid breathing.


Photo right courtesy of Kynance Cove Café.
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Hawk Eye - courtesy of Kynance Cove Cafe
Upon arrival at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, the pup was found to weigh 13kgs; he was put into isolation pen of the hospital and the local vets were called. Hawk Eye was examined by the Sanctuary´s local vet and it seems that the pup is in good health. Occasionally his breathing becomes rapid indicating a possible respiratory infection for which he is on precautionary antibiotics.

Update - 12th October 2014 : Hawk Eye is being fed every four hours with a warm lactose-free milk substitute enriched with salmon oil to help him put on weight. Once Hawk Eye is two weeks old he can begin to be weaned onto fish.
Update - 17th October 2014 : It is with great sadness we bring you the news that Hawk Eye, passed away during the night. The animal care team were very surprised as he appeared to be doing well and was feeding every four hours. The team want to say a huge thank you to all involved in Hawk Eyes rescue and to all the lovely people who have been phoning and emailing in to check how he is has been doing.

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