RUPERT
Rupert was rescued by the RSPCA and transferred to us for his final stage of rehabilitation and then release back into the wild.

Rupert was first rescued by the RSPCA and taken to their East Winch centre for rehabilitation and released back into the wild off the coast of Wales. He was re-rescued at Bude, malnourished and then transferred to Gweek (orange flipper tag number 61836).
Chomp and Shawn on the off!Update: 19th December 2008 - Rupert along with Shawn and Chomp were released back into the wild on the 17th of December 2008 at Godrevy. Chomp with Shawn and Rupert
Update: 14th October 2012 - Rupert was spotted at a local haul-out along the north coast of Cornwall by members of the Cornwall Seal Group on 7th February 2009, 25th March 2009, 29th March 2009, 20th April 2009, 14th October 2009, 23rd April 2010, 27th October 2010, 27th February 2011, 18th & 28th April 2011, 28th August 2011, 5th September 2011, 5th November 2011, 19th March 2012 and 14th September 2012.

Photo (right) was taken by Sue Sayer on 25th March 2009. (Sue is a member of the Cornwall Seal Group who identifies and monitors local seals).
Photo of Rupert was taken by Sue Sayer (www.cornwallsealgroup.co.uk)
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