Rescue Team Saves Young Seal Found Wandering New Haven Streets

A 5 to 6-week-old gray seal was found wandering the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, prompting a rescue operation by local police and the Mystic Aquarium. The seal, which was dehydrated and underweight, had previously been spotted near an oyster bar and relocated to a beach, but returned to the city streets. Officers cordoned off the area for safety until aquarium staff arrived to take the seal for rehabilitation. Mystic Aquarium staff noted that the seal was likely lost and had instinctively sought out land, although the urban environment posed significant dangers. Currently, the seal is receiving care, including fluid therapy, and will be prepared for release back into Long Island Sound once healthy. The unusual situation sparked lighthearted comments, with police humorously acknowledging the seal as the 'newest addition' to their department.