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Harbor Seal Rescued and Released with Tracking Tag

4/11/2025

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A harbor seal found tangled in a mooring chain at Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, was rescued on April 7. Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) worked diligently to free the seal, which had swelling in its rear flipper. After two days of dedicated care, the seal joyfully returned to the ocean, equipped with a satellite tag for tracking its journey.

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Story summary

A harbor seal found tangled in a mooring chain at Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, was rescued on April 7. Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) worked diligently to free the seal, which had swelling in its rear flipper. After two days of dedicated care, the seal joyfully returned to the ocean, equipped with a satellite tag for tracking its journey.