United Kingdom · observation
Carnoustie beach
· Angus, Scotland
A seal pup remained on the beach for several hours and was taken into care after a rescue response.
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- The Courier, 11 January 2017 — https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/346298/fur-flies-rights-wrongs-carnoustie-seal-pup-rescue/
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- The Courier's 11 January report dates the rescue to Tuesday, 10 January 2017. It names Carnoustie beach; the source does not identify the species. The earlier beach observation and rescue are one case.
- Identification confidence
- Uncertain
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.