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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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