Most seal pups at one time at Guernsey charity

The seal is in an intensive care unit in Guernsey

An animal charity said it was dealing with the most seal pups it had ever cared for at one time.

The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) has taken on its eighth seal pup after it was found injured and dehydrated.

The latest seal, which has been named Dolly, was found at Fort Doyle on Monday.

Staff said she has a "heavy worm burden, chest infection and wounds on her flippers".

Geoff George, GSPCA head of marine mammals, said she was a "very poorly pup" and the fourth to be found in Guernsey this season.

He said she was in the intensive care unit area for seals and Steve Bryne, GSPCA manager, added she was "lighter than she should be and has lots of health issues".

Another sick seal pup was rescued on the island's coast last week.

The young male grey seal, named by staff as Doyle, was found at Fort Doyle on 22 January.

The GSPCA said unexpectedly caring for seals this season had been "a challenge", due to storm damage at the rescue centre following the aftermath of Storm Ciarán.

There are four other seal pups from Jersey in the charity's care, and three from Guernsey.

Staff said the other pups are all "doing well".