A female sea lion came ashore in Seal Beach earlier this month. One of her human friends recently provided an update. She’s doing well.
“In the early morning hours of April 8th, 2024, a fragile sea lion pup, whom we now call Remington (‘Remi’ for short), was found abandoned by its mother on a beach blanket under the Seal Beach pier,” wrote Darin Denos in an April 24 email to the Sun.
“When approached by an anonymous ‘local’ beach goer, lil’ Remi burst out of the blanket as if to say ‘hello’. The good Samaritan contacted Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) who immediately dispatched their team members, Christina Robinson & Shawn Abbey, to come to Remi’s rescue,” Denos wrote.
“Once approached by rescuers, despite her weakened condition, Remi climbed up onto the seawall and posed for a few heartwarming photos. But she clearly wasn’t feeling well and laid back down onto the cold concrete in sadness and despair,” Denos wrote.
“A compassionate passer-by, Kathy De Anardo, learned of the situation and moved Remi’s beach blanket to the seawall and placed it nearby,” Denos wrote.
“To everyone’s surprise, Remi got up and moved over onto the blanket where she snuggled for warmth. Seal Beach animal control officers showed up shortly thereafter to keep onlookers at a safe distance and protect lil’ Remi,” Denos wrote.
“Christina and Shawn from PMMC safely transported Remi to the marine rescue where she had a full medical work-up to evaluate her condition,” Denos wrote.
“PMMC staff stated: ‘Our vet team has performed x-rays, bloodwork and a physical exam. She is extremely underweight, dehydrated, and has a wound on her chin. She has been started on medications, fluids, and tube feedings, and is now resting comfortably with some new friends who were also rescued this weekend … Thank you for caring about these amazing animals and getting Remington the help she needed. She is certainly not out of the woods but has a much better chance because she met you and she is at our hospital receiving care.’”
“Pacific Marine Mammal Center’s Mission Statement: Pacific Marine Mammal Center inspires ocean stewardship through animal rescue and rehabilitation, medical research, STEM education programs, and advocacy for a healthy ocean,” Denos wrote.
On Thursday, April 25, went to the PMMC to drop off Remi’s blanket and some other donations. “Remington is doing fantastic thank you. She is off all medications now and is eating whole fish and playing with 4 or 5 other sea lion pups that were found in the same weekend as Remington,” Denos wrote.
According to the PMMC website, if you see a stranded animal, call the Center at (949) 494-3050.
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is apparently selling Remington t-shirts.
