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Schoodic coast near East Trailhead

· Maine

An observer reported a seal pup among coastal rocks near Schoodic's East Trailhead around 4 p.m. and shared a photograph. The observer tentatively identified it as a harbour seal; that identification remains uncertain.

Species
Harbour seal
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Practical-Garlic-561 — r/acadianationalpark eyewitness post

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Supporting evidence
https://www.reddit.com/r/acadianationalpark/comments/1tn7y1p/spotted_harbor_seal_pup_near_east_trailhead_in/ — Title gives 5/24 and indexed post timestamp is 25 May 2026. Eyewitness account, not expert validation. Speculation about the mother is not included.
Identification confidence
Uncertain
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.

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