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The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) is a global leader in marine mammal rescue, research, and rehabilitation. [They] respond to over 300 marine mammal emergencies each year and operate Canada's only dedicated marine mammal hospital facility.


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Gustav arrived Tuesday morning after being found by a contractor at Mosquito Creek Marina. The contractor noticed a struggling seal pup in the water off the dock. The pup, estimated to be only a few hours old, was struggling to stay afloat with a full placenta still attached. The mother was nowhere to be found.

Named after a character from PC ‘Game of the Year’ 2023 - Baldur’s Gate 3.

Link to patient profile: https://mmrpatients.org/patient/pv2402-gustav/

Update from 2024-06-03

Gustav's condition has improved enough that he has moved out of the Hospital and into the Quarantine tent! He still has a long recovery ahead but he is getting stronger

Patient Record as of 2024-06-21:

Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2402
Admitted on: 2024/05/28
Collection Site: Mosquito Creek Marina
Reason for Admission: Maternal separation, Placenta attached.
Weight at Admission: 6.78 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 24 days
Current Habitat: In Quarantine

Every seal that arrives at the rescue centre is placed in a tub under quarantine. This is the first temporary home for each new arrival, where they remain for at least 14 days before they are moved to a larger tub.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

He looks like he needs a hug!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago