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Stranded Seal Rescued on New Jersey Road, Receives Care

2/28/2026

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A six- to eight-week-old baby grey seal wandered onto a road on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.
A passerby alerted the police, prompting officers to relocate the seal to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC).
At MMSC, the seal was underweight at 34.8 pounds and will receive about eight weeks of care before release.
Police Chief Robert Burnaford said he was relieved the seal was not injured by passing vehicles.

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Story summary

A six- to eight-week-old baby grey seal wandered onto a road on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.
A passerby alerted the police, prompting officers to relocate the seal to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC).
At MMSC, the seal was underweight at 34.8 pounds and will receive about eight weeks of care before release.
Police Chief Robert Burnaford said he was relieved the seal was not injured by passing vehicles.