SMOKEY - Rescued on 5th January 2005

Smokey was rescued on 5th January 2005 from Port Isaac by a British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) Volunteer.  He appeared to have followed a fishing boat into the harbour and then had hauled-out and found himself on the roadside.  As he was malnourished, he was brought back to the hospital for a precautionary course of antibiotics and some rest and food.  He is now feeding well and once a wound on his hock has healed, he will be moved down to the nursery pools.  Smokey now shares a pen with Clyde to help him learn to feed himself.
Update 26th May 2005

Smokey was released back into the wild along with Clyde and Ermine on the 26th of May 2005 at Port Issac.
Smokey's hat tag number 55.
Update 24th July 2005
Below are two photos of Smokey in the wild at Appledore, North Devon which were taken on Friday 8th July 2005.
Photo of Smokey was taken by Wendy DalePhoto of Smokey was taken by Wendy Dale

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