The RSPCA says people thought they were helping the seal pup by putting it back in the water - but it was later found dead
Seal pups are a common sight on Norfolk beaches, with large colonies at Blakeney and HorseyThe RSPCA said people worried the seal was in danger pushed it back into the sea on Friday at Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk.Following the deaths of the two seals, the RSPCA has warned people not to touch seals or allow dogs near them.
The pup was first pushed into the water at Caister-on Sea and was carried nearly two and a half miles to California beach in Norfolk where it was again pushed into the sea by members of the public. Alison Charles, manager at RSPCA East Winch wildlife centre in Norfolk, said:"The seal pup was pushed all the way from Caister to California and when it got to California, again someone else put it back in the water and unfortunately it died.
"It was found drowned. Whether it was exhaustion or it was so sick it succumbed to sickness we just don't know."
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