Species : Common Seal Date Arrived : 15th October 2014 Rescued from : Mundesley beach Age at Rescue : Approx. 5 months old Condition : This pup was found to be suffering from lung worms. Upon arrival at the Sea Life Sanctuary, Kirsty, one of the Animal Care Team, immediately put the pup into one of the special isolation cubicle in the refurbished seal hospital, and later that day the pup had a full veterinary check. On closer inspection, the staff noticed that she had a few small wounds to her rear flippers, but more importantly she had a case of lung worm which needed to be treated. Click here to read press release. Click here to see a selection of photos taken of the pups rescue. Update - 10th November 2014 : Madeleine has since received her medication and is well on her way to a full recovery. Since being at the Sanctuary, she has found a new love for fish and is eating really well! Madeleine will be moved to the outside seal pool shortly to learn how to compete for fish with the residents. Click here to see a larger version of this and further photo taken on 8th November 2014 in the hospital pen. Update - 4th January 2015 : Madeleine is now in the hospital´s weaning pool. Click here to see a larger version of this and further photos taken on 3rd January 2015. Click here to watch a short video of Madeleine. Update - 15th March 2015 : Madeleine has completed her rehabilitation and was released back into the wild in early March 2015. Each pup can cost up to £5,000 to rescue, rehabilitate and release, if you would like to adopt a pup or make a donation towards a pup´s rehabilitation at Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary, please Click here for more details.