Providence TV covers release of harbor seal rehabilitated at MARC

WPRI Providence Eyewitness News covered the Oct. 11, 2011 release of a harbor seal pup that had been rehabilitated at UNE Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center. 

The 4-month-old pup named Ares was released by Mystic Aquarium into the waters of Blue Shutters Beach at 469 East Beach Road in Charlestown. Ares was rescued at Wells Beach in Maine on July 2nd by the Maine Department of Marine Resources.  After his rescue, he was taken to the University of New England to undergo rehabilitation. He was then transferred to Mystic Aquarium's Seal Rescue Clinic to continue his treatment. View the video.

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