This cute harbor seal rescued in Beach Haven Gardens is now recovering under vet care

Beach Haven Gardens, NJ – A lethargic harbor seal found on the sand in Beach Haven Gardens earlier this month is now recovering under veterinary care after being transported to a local…

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Jersey Shore harbor seal continues battle with lung parasites after Bradley Beach stranding

BRADLEY BEACH, NJ – A male harbor seal rescued last week in Bradley Beach remains in guarded condition as veterinarians continue intensive treatment for severe lung parasites and multiple medical issues, the…

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Harbor seal rescued on Valentine’s Day Passes Away at the Jersey Shore

BRIGANTINE, N.J. – A young harbor seal rescued on Valentine’s Day in Ship Bottom has died despite intensive treatment, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) announced Wednesday. The approximately one-year-old male, identified…

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Injured harbor seal rescued in New Jersey, now under care at MMSC

MANTOLOKING, N.J. — A young female harbor seal was rescued from a beach in Mantoloking on Monday after she was found underweight and injured, marking the first seal rescue of the season.…

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Harbor Seal Recovers from Christmas Day Shark Bite and Returns to the Wild

Surf City, NJ – A harbor seal, known as patient #64 at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center has made a triumphant return to its natural habitat following a six-week recovery period at…

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Harbor Seals Return to the Jersey Shore, Public Advised to Keep Their Distance

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — Harbor seals have been sighted in Atlantic County, marking their seasonal return, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The center reported the first confirmed sighting of a…

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Wasilla Man Sentenced for Killing Harbor Seal

ANCHORAGE – A Wasilla man was sentenced by U.S. Magistrate Judge Kyle F. Reardon to two years of probation, 100 hours of community service, a hunting restriction, abandonment of his interest in…

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Marine Mammal Stranding Center Rescues Harbor Seal from Point Pleasant Beach

POINT PLEASANT BEACH-On Tuesday, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced it has rescued its first harbor seal pup of the season stranded on Ocean County’s beaches. The male pup weighed 37.4 pounds…

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After months of fighting pneumonia, rescued NJ seal finally heads home

Remarkable comeback ends with emotional ocean release and high-tech tracking mission BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A harbor seal that spent four months battling a life-threatening illness has returned to the ocean after an…

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Seal found lounging on busy Jersey Shore beach gets escorted to quieter sands

Brigantine, NJ – A young harbor seal resting on a crowded stretch of Brigantine beach was relocated Friday afternoon after marine rescue workers determined the area posed risks to the animal as…

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Injured seal rescued in Ventnor treated and released by Marine Mammal Stranding Center

VENTNOR, N.J. — A harbor seal found on a Ventnor beach Thursday morning with bloody flippers was rescued and examined by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), which determined the injuries were…

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Marine Mammal Stranding Center Reports Fifth Busiest Seal Season

Brigantine, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) announced that the 2024 Seal Season was the fifth busiest in its 46-year history. The season began with the first patient admitted on…

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Indictment Unsealed for Sex Trafficking Charges in Boston

BOSTON, MA – An indictment was unsealed last week in Boston charging Christy Parker, 26; Alexander Smalls, 25; Cory Primo, 42; Avvani Jeffers, 22; Tre’sean Reid, 21; and Tyreik Reid, 20, with…

Harbor Area Man Arraigned on Federal Indictment Alleging He Knowingly Sold Fentanyl to Two Victims, One of Whom Later Died

LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles Harbor region man was arraigned today on criminal charges alleging he is a drug dealer who knowingly and intentionally distributed fentanyl to two victims – one…

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Jersey Shore Mourns Loss of Beloved Seal Who Captivated Children for Decades

OINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – Luseal, a harbor seal who captured the hearts of the community for over 30 years, has passed away at Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Rescued in February of 1991 from…

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Seal Lost in Massachusetts Pond Gets New Lease on Life

BEVERLY, MA – A gray seal that swam through a cement tunnel into Shoe Pond in Beverly, Massachusetts, was safely returned to its natural habitat after a week-long stay that captivated local…

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Hurricane Harbor opens this weekend as the summer season draws near

JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, one of the largest water parks in the Northeast, is set to kick off its 2023 season with a spring preview starting on May 20.…

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Injured seal pup rescued from Monmouth Beach

MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – A wounded and distressed harbor seal pup was rescued last week by members of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. According to MMCS, on December 28th, members of the…

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The seals are back at the Jersey Shore

Seaside Heights, NJ – The seals are back in New Jersey and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center is asking the public to give them some space. Common seals spotted at the Jersey…

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Owners And Operators Of Mid-State Japanese Restaurants Indicted In Conspiracies Related To Harboring Undocumented Workers

NASHVILLE – A nine-count federal indictment, unsealed today, charges four individuals with conspiracy to harbor undocumented workers while employing them to work at various mid-state restaurants, harboring undocumented workers, and conspiracy to…

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