Seal pup found in farmer´s field almost seven miles from sea

The male pup was discovered dehydrated and somewhat underweight on a farmer's land close to Cowbridge, South Wales
Officers from RSPCA Cymru imagine he should have travelled up streams linked to the River Thaw earlier than making his approach onto land
The pup was collected by the charity on Wednesday, and is now being rehabilitated with the hope he can be launched into the wild once more quickly

By Every day Mail Reporter

Printed: 11:51 EST, 23 December 2016 | Up to date: 21:08 EST, 23 December 2016

A Stranded seal pup has been rescued – after turning up in a area seven miles from the ocean.

The male pup was discovered dehydrated and somewhat underweight on a farmer's land close to Cowbridge, South Wales.

Officers from RSPCA Cymru imagine he should have travelled up streams linked to the River Thaw earlier than making his approach onto land.

Weak: The male pup was discovered dehydrated and somewhat underweight on a farmer's land close to Cowbridge, South Wales

The pup was collected by the charity on Wednesday, and is now being rehabilitated with the hope he can be launched into the wild once more quickly.

Gary Lucas, RSPCA animal assortment officer, stated the seal should have had fairly a journey to succeed in to date inland.

'I've labored for the RSPCA for nearly 30 years, and this was my first ever seal rescue – and in fairly superb circumstances,' he stated.

'Because the crow flies, this seal pup was virtually seven miles from the ocean and should have reached the farm after travelling up the tiniest streams attainable.

'Fortunately, while the pup was somewhat skinny and clearly dehydrated, he appears to be doing OK. It's hoped, after a interval in care, that he will be launched together with different seal pups.'

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