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Adorable elephant seal pup is found with huge fishing hook caught in its mouth

A sea pup in Santa Barbara County was rescued after a fishing hook became stuck in its mouth, prompting treatment and a plan to remove the gear.
The institute plans to remove the hook, line and lure and conduct a full physical examination before returning the seal to the wild.
A related incident in Ventura County showed a sea lion pup with a hook in its mouth that was helped by local lifeguards.
Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute urged the public to call the rescue hotline for distressed wildlife on beaches in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Entanglement with fishing gear is a major threat to marine life, according to NOAA, underscoring the need for swift rescue and rehabilitation.
The institute noted that a weight gain phase is critical before release back to the wild.
The rescue occurred after the seal was likely to have mistaken the lure for squid, according to the wildlife institute.
The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute monitored and documented the pup’s condition and treatment progress on social media.
The report mentions a broader context of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts in California’s coastal counties.
The story links the Santa Barbara rescue to ongoing reporting on animal welfare, with related trending items listed by the NY Post.

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