Sea turtle rescued from tide pool in Barnegat Light with surprise hitchhiker
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ – A routine day for the Marine Mammal Stranding Center turned into a rescue mission when a green sea turtle was found trapped in a tide pool near a…
Mother Duck and Ducklings Rescued from Storm Drain
North Beach, MD – A mother duck and her ducklings were rescued from a storm drain in a heartwarming incident that unfolded at Town Hall. The rescue operation was set in motion…
Distressed Jetskier Rescued Off Long Island
Massapequa, NY – A jet skier in trouble was saved late at night in Long Island. The incident occurred on a Friday at 9:20 p.m. in Massapequa. Nassau County Police responded to…
Toddler in Diaper Rescued After Wandering Alone on Route 9 in Bayville
Berkeley Township, NJ – A toddler was rescued after walking across Route 9 near Morris Boulevard alone on a Tuesday morning, according to Berkeley Township police. The child, who was wearing only…
Police Officer and 46 Dogs Rescued From Fire at K9 Hotel
A police officer suffered smoke inhalation, and 46 dogs were rescued from a boarding facility during a fire at an industrial complex in Essex County late Saturday night. Authorities reported the incident…
14 Dogs Rescued from Deplorable Home in Stuart
STUART, FL — In a significant animal rescue operation, the Martin County Sheriff’s Animal Services Unit, alongside the Criminal Investigations Division, seized 14 dogs from a residence marked by squalor. The operation…
Man Dangling from Alexandria Bridge Rescued by Police, Fire Department
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A man who harnessed himself to a bridge and became stuck while trying to retrieve personal property prompted the temporary closure of lanes on the I-395 N ramp from…
Entangled Seal Pup Rescued After Entanglement at Island Beach State Park
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ – A young male Grey seal, entangled in a polypropylene line, was saved and treated by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) today, marking the third such…
Victim Rescued from Burlington House Fire
BURLINGTON, NJ – A dramatic rescue unfolded on Sunday, March 31, when Burlington City Police and Fire Departments were alerted to a structure fire on the 800 block of North Route 130…
Watch: Woman Rescued After Jumping from Yonkers Pier
YONKERS, NY – A retired Yonkers Police Department member’s alertness led to the dramatic rescue of a woman from the waters of the downtown waterfront area on Wednesday evening. The incident unfolded…
Distressed Seal Pup Rescued in Monmouth Beach
MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – A young grey seal pup found in distress at 65 Ocean Avenue, Monmouth Beach, is now under the care of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC). The pup,…
Seal Trapped in Jetty Rescued, Crows Blamed
OCEAN CITY, NJ—On March 13th, a juvenile female Grey seal found herself in a precarious situation after resting on a jetty at 5th Street and the Boardwalk in Ocean City. The Marine…
Man Fleeing Police Drives Off Boat Ramp Rescued by Cops
PANAMA CITY, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of David Anthony Snyder III following a high-speed chase that concluded with his vehicle crashing into a boat ramp. The…
Harp Seal Rescued and Recovering at Marine Mammal Stranding Center
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has announced the rescue of a large adult male Harp seal from the beach in Lavallette, NJ. After the seal was observed for 24 hours without…
Two More Seals Rescued at the Jersey Shore Taken Into Care by Stranding Center
Ocean City, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has recently admitted two additional Grey seal pups due to the ongoing annual migration, raising the total number of seals under their…
Ocean City’s Rescued Grey Seal Pup Passes Away Despite Rescue Efforts
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has announced the sad news of the passing of the male grey seal pup that was rescued on February 7th in Ocean City. After stranding and…
Seal Pup Rescued in Ocean City Didn’t Make it, Rescue Center Reports
Ocean City’s Rescued Grey Seal Pup Passes Away Despite Rescue Efforts The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has announced the sad news of the passing of the male grey seal pup that…
Multiple People Trapped, Rescued from Basement of Burning Building
Bergen County, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that a fire at 850 Palisade Avenue in Teaneck is currently under investigation. The incident, which occurred early Monday morning, is being…
Valentine’s Day Rescue: Injured Seal Pup Rescued in Sea Isle City
Sea Isle City, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center welcomed a new patient on Valentine’s Day, a female Grey seal pup, found stranded and in need of care on the beach…
Malnourished Seal Pup Rescued on the Beach at the Jersey Shore
Brigantine, NJ – A male Grey seal pup, estimated to be 2-3 weeks old and still covered in 80% of his birth coat, was discovered on February 15th on the North End…
Distressed Grey Seal Pup Rescued Near Barnegat Inlet by Local Marine Mammal Stranding Team
Seaside Park, NJ – A young grey seal pup is receiving care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) following its discovery and an eventful transport. On Thursday, February 8, the male…