{"id":4233,"date":"2023-07-26T01:34:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T01:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/?p=4233"},"modified":"2023-07-26T01:34:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T01:34:46","slug":"best-response-for-stranded-marine-mammals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/crystalwaterbeach.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2023\/07\/26\/best-response-for-stranded-marine-mammals\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Response for Stranded Marine Mammals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This past weekend, a two-week old seal pup was found dehydrated and stranded on the rocks at Crystal Water Beach.  The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmmsn.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wmmsn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN)<\/a><\/strong> was called to collect the pup and take it to a local rehabilitation center.  An update on the pup&#8217;s health is pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although this is not a regular occurrence, marine mammals in distress or diseased may be seen on our beach from time to time. <strong>Community members and their pets should stay a minimum of 50 yards away. <\/strong>This equals 45 meters or 1\/2 a football field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To report a marine mammal deceased or in distress please call 360-966-8845. 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