Know anyone that can aid an injured marine mammal today? There is a seal about 1/2 way down Long Beach. From the boardwalk and at a big distance, I saw it haul itself from the water, heading to the wall (4pm). The seal was negotiating beachwalkers, joggers, dogs and basically looking at everything coming and going. If it sees you, you’re too close. See Kim Smith posts on GMG about what to do if you find a seal on the beach.
People were close enough it barked at them. One of them said that it has a cut on its chest. Phonecalls were made to the local town animal protection numbers. I have seen several dying (and dead seals) on that stretch. Unlike those, this one maybe could benefit from aid?
update: 6:30pm police were by, the tide has gone way out, and someone from an aquarium (?) may be coming. The seal had dragged itself back to the water’s edge. Neighbors, Maureen and Chris, were keeping watch from a distance, at least until it gets dark. Maureen was signaling ‘keep back’ warnings, especially with off leash dogs.
6:30AM next morning- lifeless with no visible gashes or blood, though surrounding sand story of paw prints and drag marks (coyote?)
Good Morning Gloucester 