A newly born harbor seal pup found emaciated and alone on a beach in Homer on Saturday has been admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) and is now in critical condition. The pup is one of three harbor seals admitted to the ASLC Wildlife Response Program over the past week.

She was found very skinny, dehydrated, and had a fresh umbilicus, which indicates she was newly born.

Once NOAA authorized recovery, ASLC Homer volunteers were able to recover and start transporting her to the ASLC for critical veterinary care.

The pup’s bloodwork also pointed to liver dysfunction, but the primary concern for the animal care team was her severely malnourished and dehydrated state.

She remains in critical condition.

A few days earlier, on May 26th, a premature male pup was found alone on a beach

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