Unexpected Update on Little Seal Rescued From New Haven Streets Has People Sobbing

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Unexpected Update on Little Seal Rescued From New Haven Streets Has People Sobbing

Sometimes, the cycle of life is a sad one. Unfortunately, that is the case of today’s news. A seal pup by the name of Chappy, who was recently found and rescued in New Haven, Connecticut, sadly passed away, according to the Mystic Aquarium.

According to a news report from Fox 61, Chappy was suffering from gastrointestinal issues that “were too severe to treat.”

A separate

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from Fox 61 states that Chappy, who was found on Chapel St. in New Haven last month, was suffering from mesenteric torsion, which means that his intestines were “twisted around” in a way that cut off significant blood supply to his gastrointestinal tract.

According to the Mystic Aquarium, “this condition can be challenging to diagnose and has a poor prognosis.” The aquarium also stated that it found small pieces of plastic in Chappy’s stomach, and although this can pose a threat to marine animals, they also stated that this was not related to the gastrointestinal issues that claimed Chappy’s life on Monday.

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When Chappy was rescued on February 16, the aquarium noted that he was dehydrated and malnourished. He also had a mild case of pneumonia. While he did initially have a positive response to his treatment, Chappy’s condition worsened when he began eating whole fish due to “digestive difficulties,” according to the aquarium.

The aquarium has stated that it is proud of its staff for being “able to give Chappy the best chance possible” to prevail despite challenging circumstances and that they “are devastated by this outcome.”

They also shared that “the reality of working with stranded animals can be tough sometimes, but Chappy was surrounded by love until the very end.”

Obviously, people in the comments section on this video were heartbroken to learn of Chappy’s passing.

The Difficulty of Rescuing Wild Animals and Wildlife Rehabilitation

Unfortunately, there is not a lot of data available to determine how

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fare once they are released back into the wild.

This means that not only is it impossible to tell how or if these creatures survive in the wild after they are released, but it is also incredibly difficult for the small nonprofit organizations that specialize in rescuing wildlife to attract more funding.

Some rescued and released wild animals, such as bears, will have tracking collars so that these organizations can keep tabs on how they are doing.

However, many of these animals do not keep their collars for more than a year. Additionally, many of these devices are prone to technical failures that cause them to quit prematurely.

Conclusion

Unfortunately, this lack of data makes it very difficult to discern the mortality rates of rehabilitated animals once they return to the wild.

While it is not known how Chappy came to be sick, there is also no way of telling how he would have fared if he did properly heal and ended up back in the wild.

At least we know that during his final hours, Chappy was surrounded by people who cared for and loved him. We hope he is in a better place now and that his soul is resting in peace.

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