THE condition of a male seal pup, rescued from Middle Beach, Bude, is improving.

The 23kg pup was rescued on Monday, January 4, and has been named ‘Pie Face’.

He was conveyed to the local vets by Ado Shorland, a British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) medic, who runs Widemouth Task Force, and Rory Sacree, also a BDMLR medic.

Mr Shorland said on the Widemouth Task Force’s Facebook page: “He was admitted to Gweek with puncture wounds to his flippers, a low temperature and lungworm.

“With the great care the seal sanctuary provides, he has made improvements and is now in a pool and feeding well.

“Thank you to everyone involved in the rescue and for the quick report to BDLMR.

“If you’re looking to fill a day over the winter and visit our rescued seals — Gweek seal sanctuary is open from 10am to 4pm every day, call 01326 221361.”

People who come across live strandings are asked to call British Divers Marine Life Rescue on 01825 765546 during office hours or on 07787 433412 after 5pm on working days, or at weekends or Bank Holidays.

To report dead marine animals call Cornwall Wildlife Trust on 0345 201 2626.Find Widemouth Task Force on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113788675375882/?fref=ts and on Twitter @WidemouthTaskFo