An abandoned seal pup rescued by Vancouver Police and a team of veterinary technicians on the shores of Bowen Island, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, is shown in this handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Vancouver Police Department (Mandatory Credit)
Abandoned newborn seal pup rescued on shoreline of Metro Vancouver island
Jul 22, 2026 | 2:50 PM
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VANCOUVER — Police and a team of veterinary technicians in Vancouver have successfully rescued an abandoned newborn seal pup found on the shoreline of Bowen Island.
Vancouver police say in a release that the distressed female harbour seal was discovered Tuesday afternoon by a visitor to the island, which is part of the Metro Vancouver regional district.
The police department’s marine vessel was used to transport members of the Vancouver Aquarium’s marine mammal rescue to the beach.
The pup was safely retrieved about two hours after the case was first reported to authorities.
