Boy, 8, has first hair cut to rescue orphaned Skegness seals

A boy has had his first ever haircut to raise money for a seal sanctuary.

Eight-year-old Ollie had his 14in (35cm) locks chopped off at Natureland Seal Sanctuary, in Skegness, Lincolnshire.

Ollie, from Beeston in Nottinghamshire, managed to raise about £1,500 for the sanctuary, which rescues and rehabilitates injured and orphaned seals.

His hair will be donated to the Little Princess Trust - a charity that provides wigs to children and young people.

Video journalist: Alex Thorp

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