A seal that was found flopping around a busy road on Long Island last weekend has returned to the Atlantic Ocean.
. A senior veterinarian then approved the release of the approximately 3-month-old gray seal pup — by then dubbed "Peconic" because he'd been likely searching for herring in the Peconic River before taking a few wrong turns and ended up on the road.
"The NYMRC staff are so thrilled that this animal has been cleared for release after a short period of time at the NYMRC and is ready to head back home," rescue program director Maxine Montello said.on Friday morning. He shuffled toward the water and then suddenly stopped, turned around, and briefly looked back at the staff — as if to say farewell. He then pivoted again and disappeared into the waves.
Spring is seal pupping season in the northeast United States so you may come across seals on the beach. However, all marine mammals are protected under federal law,for their safety — and yours, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "Seals have powerful jaws and can leave a lasting impression. We have received reports of a number of injuries to humans as a result of getting too close to an animal during a quick photo op," NOAA says on its website. "When you get too close to a wild animal, you risk stressing or threatening it, and stressed animals are much more likely to act unpredictably."
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