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A harbor and a harp seal release
Rescue seals get a second chance at life following treatment at the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation’s Marine Mammal Hospital located at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium.
Date: December 15, 2004
Contact: Kim Durham, Rescue Program Director 631-369-9840
On Friday, December 17, 2004, biologists will release to the wild a harbor seal and a harp seal rescued by the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation. The release site will be the boat ramp off of Ponguoque Bridge in Hampton Bays at 11:00 AM.
Georgia – a female harbor seal was rescued on 9/15/04 in Wainscot by Georgica Pond (hence the name). At the time of her rescue Georgia was a young, skinny pup weighing barely 22 lbs. Her shivering body was marked by a large wound. Georgia was transported to the Riverhead Foundation’s hospital facility for rehabilitation. Under the care of Drs. Robert Pisciotta of North Fork Animal Hospital, and Richard Hanusch of Aquebogue Animal Hospital, Georgia’s condition improved quickly and her weight has reached healthy 60 lbs.
Ichabod – a male harp seal was reported to the Riverhead Foundation’s 24-hour rescue hotline (631-369-9829) on May 6, 2004. Ichabod, unresponsive and motionless, was found on the beach in Amagansett. Upon arrival at the Riverhead Foundation’s rescue facility Ichabod was treated for a life threatening dehydration. He turned out to be a fighter. Ichabod gained 70 lbs while in rehabilitation and was recently deemed fit for release.
Georgia and Ichabod will be available for adoption on the day of their release. The Riverhead Foundation’s adoption program helps defray costs of food and medication for the animals currently undergoing rehabilitation. For additional information about the adoption program call 631-369-9840 or visit www.riverheadfoundation.org
The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation is a 501 © 3 not for profit organization dedicated to marine mammal and sea turtle conservation through rescue, rehabilitation and education. At the present time, 7 seals, 8 sea turtles, and one dolphin are receiving medical care at the Riverhead Foundation’s hospital facility located at the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium.
The Riverhead Foundation is the only organization authorized to respond to injured or distressed whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and sea turtles in all of New York State. Public contributions in the form of corporate and private sponsorships, and animal adoptions provide support for the Foundation’s mission of animal care, research, and education. For additional information on the Riverhead Foundation, and to download the adoption application, please visit the web site www.riverheadfoundation.org
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