Cher was rescued on 15th October 2012 Gender : Female Location of Rescue : Porth at Newquay Age at Rescue : 5-6 weeks old (underweight pup) Weight at Rescue : 13.5 kilos Reason for Rescue : Found to be dehydrated with a large gash to body and right rear flipper Update - 25th November 2012 : This photo of Cher was taken on 23rd November 2012. Click here to see further photos. Cher is currently in the convalescence pool and putting on lots of weight. Cher´s flipper tag number is 107 (red). Update: 12th December 2012 - Cher along with Lulu, Paloma, Pink and Pavarotti were released back into the wild on 11th December 2012 at Gwithian. Click here to see a selection of photos. This photo of Cher was taken by Simon Bone (www.cornwallsealgroup.co.uk). Update - 13th April 2013 : Cher was spotted at a local haul-out along the north coast of Cornwall on 12th April 2013 and 15th April 2013 by Sue Sayer a member of the Cornwall Seal Group. Sue said "I think Cher must´ve injured herself a little hauling rapidly over a long distance from the cave to the low tide! :o( Signs of small superficial injuries bleeding a little! BUT she looked great!" Photo left was taken by Sue Sayer of the Cornwall Seal Group.

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