New England · observation
Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut
· New Haven
A young grey seal pup was found on a New Haven street after appearing in the city. The animal was taken into Mystic Aquarium care; the finding is recorded separately from treatment and later death.
- Species
- Grey seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Chappy
- Source
- WTNH / WPRI local reporting
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/mysterious-seal-found-in-new-haven/ — WTNH reporting identifies the New Haven finding on Sunday afternoon, 16 February 2025; later coverage identifies Chapel Street and the grey seal pup. https://www.wpri.com/new-england/connecticut/mysterious-seal-found-in-new-haven/ — Local syndicated report corroborates the event and date.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.