Hotel staff delighted by baby seal who turned up for spa day after Storm Goretti
Staff at a hotel and spa were stunned by the arrival of an unexpected guest shortly after Storm Goretti.
A young seal pup was spotted unfazed by vehicles in the car park at The Quay Hotel and Spa at Conwy in Wales.
The four-star hotel said on their social media: ‘We had a very unexpected visitor pop by today. This little seal decided our car park looked like the perfect spot for a rest!
‘While it gave us all a good smile, we made sure to do the right thing and reported it straight away.
‘A seal-iously memorable moment, and a happy ending thanks to the experts!’
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The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) arrived on the scene shortly after to make sure the pup was okay.
After assessing the baby seal and ensuring it was healthy, they transported it to a specialist facility where it could be properly checked over and cared for.
The staff at the hotel confirmed that the pub is doing ‘well’ and is back where it belongs.
A few years ago, another baby seal was rescued after he found himself trapped among rocks.
The poor pup was discovered with his head poking out of a hole at St Mary’s Island around midday in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
A member of the public is said to have told staff at the lighthouse about the young animal’s plight, and they then informed St Mary’s Seal Watch.
The group of volunteers, who are dedicated to the conservation and protection of wildlife, wrapped the seal’s face and jaw to reduce stress to the animal and stop it from biting them.
They then put their hands down the hole and used a patient lift method to gently manoeuvre him to safety.
Thankfully, he was not injured and was released safely back into the sea.
A spokesperson from St Mary’s Seal Watch said: ‘Normally when seals appear stuck, they will manage to get themselves out, but this poor thing was well and truly trapped.
‘It is likely that, having been spooked and attempting to get across the rocks from where it was resting, the young pup misjudged the hole it was trying to cross and slid backwards.
‘When found, it was facing with just its head out of the hole.
‘Even at this young age, seals are very heavy and have extremely sharp teeth and give a nasty and dangerous bite.’
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