After the British Divers Marine Life Rescue visited, he continued, it was determined that the animal was elderly and “probably on its way out.”
Making it “not viable and would cause more stress [to attempt a rescue by them]”.
Volunteer Jay Scott of WWR Wings Wildlife and Bird Rescue claimed the seal was “attacked by children and injured” and received a lot of attention.
In a coordinated effort by Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, and the RSPCA, the rescue team stated they begged people to avoid the area until the seal was finally saved.
“Dehydrated and severely emaciated” is how the RSPCA described the seal’s condition. The “kindest course” of action, according to a veterinarian, was to put the seal down.
A representative for the RSPCA stated: “Late [on Monday, April 14], a veterinarian, an RSPCA officer.
