Published: November 7, 2008
Third seal being cared for by wildlife carers near Burnham-On-Sea

Wildlife carers at animal charity Secret World, near Burnham-On-Sea, are caring for a third seal that has been washed up on a Bristol Channel beach.

The charity was called to Weston earlier this week after a young grey seal, which is thought to be just one month old, was washed up on the beach.

"He's only 15 kilos and is very underweight," explained Secret World's spokesman Jamie Baker. "We will be looking after him for several days before taking him down to Cornwall for specialist treatment at a seal sanctuary."

He added that the seal, pictured above, is now recovering well and is living off a rich diet of fish.

Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last month how a common seal had been washed up on the beach at Brean. A second animal was found a few days later. A porpoise was washed up on Burnham beach in July last year and a young seal pup was found alive on Berrow beach in November 2005.

Meanwhile, Secret World is set to hold its annual fundraising ball later this month - more details here.