New Center Takes in First Seal Pup

Since Monday evening, a seal has been taken in for the first time at the new World Heritage Centre (WEC) in Lauwersoog. It is a pup of a few days old that had washed up on Vlieland. Because the animal was being harassed by people and dogs, it was transferred to the WEC. "A bather on Vlieland saw the pup washed up on the harbour beach and reported it to us", says stranding coordinator Emmy Venema of the WEC on RTV Noord. The pup was born prematur…