Overview

• Chappy, a baby gray seal found on Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut, was rescued on February 16 and taken to Mystic Aquarium for treatment.
• The seal pup was underweight and initially treated for dehydration, malnutrition, and mild pneumonia, showing some early signs of improvement.
• Chappy's condition worsened due to gastrointestinal issues, which were later diagnosed as mesenteric torsion, a severe condition that cut off blood supply to his intestines.
• A necropsy revealed small pieces of plastic in Chappy's stomach, highlighting the ongoing threat of marine debris to wildlife, though it was not the direct cause of his death.
• Mystic Aquarium staff expressed sadness over Chappy's passing but emphasized he was cared for with love and given the best chance possible.