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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Laura Parnaby

Over-friendly wild seal in rehab after being fed by beachgoers

An overly-friendly wild seal has been taken into rehab after being fed doughnuts, sandwiches and fish by people in Plymouth.

Wildlife experts have said Spearmint the seal has come to rely on food from beachgoers and her rehabilitation will involve making her wary of humans again before she is released into the sea from a remote part of Scotland.

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