female harp seal rescued

Photo: MERR Institute

SUSSEX COUNTY- A fifth seal pup was rescued in Sussex County on Monday.

The MERR Institute says they rescued a one-year-old female harp seal pup at Cape Henlopen State Park. The pup, named Snapdragon, had a few minor injures and was underweight. 

They say Snapdragon was taken to the National Aquarium triage center in Ocean City for care. 

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