Run-DMC was rescued on 14th December 2018
Run-DMC, 6-8 weeks old male seal pup, was rescued on 14th December 2018 from Poltesco Cove by Natalie and Elliot members of the Animal Care Team.

This pup was found malnourished and an ulcerated right eye. Currently weighs 17.5kgs.
Run-DMC

Run-DMC Update - 29th December 2018 : Run-DMC is now in the outside pools for his final stage of rehabilitation and to learn how to compete for fish with other rescued seal pup.

This photo left was taken on 30th December 2018 in the outside nursery pool and above was taken in the hospital on 29th December 2018.

Run-DMC´s flipper tag ID number is 338 (red).
Update - 20th March 2019 : This photo of Run DMC was taken in the convalescent pool on 19th March 2019, it will not be too long before he is released back into the wild soon.

Click here to see a larger version of this photo of Run DMC.
Run DMC
Seal Release - Photo credit Denise Gent Update - 23rd March 2019 : Run DMC was released back into the wild on 22nd March 2019 at Gunwalloe along with Molly Ringwald, Miami Vice, JGM, Slash and Biggie Smalls.

Photo Credit: Denise Gent (BDMLR Medic)


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