Seal pup was in field miles from the sea

A SEAL pup has been rescued after being spotted in a farmer’s field almost seven miles from the sea.

The male pup was found in Graig Penllyn, near Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, on December 21.

He was rescued by RSPCA Cymru and is now being rehabilitated by the charity, which expects to release him in the near future.

RSPCA Cymru believes the pup must have reached the field after undertaking a journey up the tiny streams of the River Thaw. He was found dehydrated and a little underweight.

Gary Lucas, animal collection officer, said: “I’ve worked for the RSPCA for almost 30 years, and this was my first ever seal rescue.”