Seal Rescued After Being Caught Napping Near Amusement Park In Delaware
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (CBS) — As the temperatures soar and the skies clear, it appears that people are not the only ones looking to catch some nice rest at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.
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The Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute workers responded to a report of a baby seal napping along Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk near Funland amusement park on Sunday night.
The seal dubbed "Eartha" by MERR responders is described as a female gray seal pup that is about 2-3 months of age.
MERR states that it is not unusual to see seals resting up on the beach during this time but they typically do not wind up near Funland.
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MERR removed Eartha as she was placed in a locale deemed safer and quieter so she could rest without the worry of beach visitors and motor vehicles.
MERR advises that if anyone sees a seal that they should maintain a distance of 150 feet, keep dogs on a leash and contact MERR at 302-228-5029.