young seal with a huge plastic fishing lure caught in its mouth was released back into the sea after a brave rescue. The animal was seen struggling in Oban, Argyll and Bute, with the big pink piece of equipment trapped around its mouth and whiskers.
Staff from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue charity were called by locals after the animal was seen and raced to the scene.
A search was launched for the seal which was taken to the vets for an operation to remove the lure that was hanging out of the side of its mouth.Staff searched for hours to find the aqua animal before medics managed to take it to the vet.An operation removed the lure and the seal was given rest and antibiotics.A video posted on the charity's Facebook page shows the.
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