Athena is the first rescued grey seal pup of this year (2015). She was reported to the Animal Care Team by a member of the general public who were concerned for her health. Nats and Nathan, members of the Animal Care Team, went to Mundesley beach to check on the pup, on closer inspection it was clear that this seal needed medical help.

The Animal Care Team noticed that she had a few small wounds to her rear flippers, but more importantly they suspected she had lung worm which would need treatment. Upon arrival at the seal rescue hospital, it was confirmed she had a case of lungworm, Athena also had a few superficial wounds all over her body, but other than that she is in good health.

Athena is currently receiving medication for her problems and she has already decided to feed for herself which is great news! The Animal Care Team are confident that she will make a quick recovery and will soon find herself back in the wild with a clean bill of health. Click here to see a selection of photos taken of the pup in the hospital. Click here to watch a short video of Athena taken on 14th March 2015.

Update - 3rd April 2015 : Athena is now in the hospital´s weaning pool. Click here to see a larger photo of this and further one of Athena in the hospital being fed by Natalie, a member of the Animal Care Team. Athena´s flipper tag number 121 (yellow).

Update - 22nd April 2015 : Athena was released at Snettisham beach on the morning of 21st April 2015, and after pausing briefly on the beach to look at Chris as if to say "Thank You" swam strongly out to sea. Click here to read the press release. Click here to see a larger version of this photo.