A 16-year-old girl has tragically died after a horror crash involving two vehicles on a Scots road.
09.01.2023 - 15:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A baby seal has tragically been put to sleep after suffering severe injuries during a horror dog attack in Edinburgh. A member of the public raised the alarm after spotting the youngster at Newhaven Harbour over the weekend.
The Scottish SPCA were called to the scene and later discovered the youngster had sustained a broken jaw as a result of a dog bite. The decision was made to euthanise the animal on welfare grounds as result of the extensive injuries it had suffered.
Animal charity chiefs have now issued a plea for dog owners to be vigilant when walking their pets in the area or in locations where they are likely to come across baby seals.
A statement from the SSPCA said: “Sadly, this seal pup had to be put to sleep after suffering a severe dog bite injury, including a broken jaw, at Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh over the weekend.
“We would like to appeal to dog owners to be vigilant when walking their dogs in the area as the harbour is a busy location where seal pups are commonly found.
“If you come across a seal while walking your dog please put your dog on the lead and keep your distance from the animal. If you have concerns about the seal please call our animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”
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