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Harbor seal pup Lucinda was found with fishing gear dangling from her tiny body. The most heartbreaking part was that Lucinda’s mouth was tugged at each time she moved her front flipper due to the hooks and fishing line that connected them.

Once at our hospital, Lucinda’s admit exam revealed that her entanglement was worse than what could be seen at first glance.

Using advanced medical equipment, our veterinarians were able to see inside Lucinda’s tiny body, where they discovered a third hook embedded in her stomach that would have to be removed surgically.

Luckily, Lucinda recovered well after her disentanglement surgery. In fact, she started eating the very next day! It wasn’t long before Lucinda made a full recovery and was released back to the wild with a second chance at life.

Adopt Lucinda

Age at Admit
Pup
Weight at Admit
27.50 kgs
Sex
Female
Rescue Location
Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor (Santa Cruz Harbor) - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
Diagnosis
Malnutrition, Pneumonia, Trauma, Human interaction
Admitted
09/10/2020
Status
Released
Release Date
10/12/2020
Release Location
Chimney Rock

Yes, I want to save a life!

Yes, I want to save a life!

You’ll be giving sick and injured animals the best possible care at the Center’s state-of-the-art hospital. With your gift today, you are giving a patient a second chance at life in the wild.

  • $35 You'll buy food for a hungry animal
  • $45 You'll provide life-saving medical care
  • $65 You'll make second chances possible

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