United Kingdom · observation
Stonehaven beach
· Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A young common seal pup was found on the beach and taken to a local veterinary practice; it was later euthanised after examination.
- Species
- Harbour seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- STV News, 14 August 2024 — https://news.stv.tv/north/police-probe-after-seal-pup-found-bleeding-on-beach-is-euthanised
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- STV reports the discovery on Tuesday 13 August at around 09:00 at Stonehaven beach. The source identifies a common seal, represented as harbour seal, with uncertain confidence. The discovery and veterinary outcome are one reported 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.