BB Gun Wound Ends Seal Pup’s Life | Seattle News

A three-week-old harbor seal pup found in Bellingham with a gunshot wound to its head—later revealed to be from a BB gun pellet lodged in its brain—was euthanized to prevent suffering. Despite treatment, infection made survival impossible. This heartbreaking case underscores the devastating impact of human violence on marine wildlife, which is federally protected, and serves as a stark warning: shooting seals can lead to jail time and fines. Authorities are still investigating the perpetrator. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0bacdeb6311ad81