Sub-Antarctic fur seal euthanised after being found on Lake Bunga Beach near Lakes Entrance on 17 September
The juvenile sub-Antarctic fur seal was found with critical injuries in suspicious circumstances on Lake Bunga Beach, east of Lakes Entrance.The juvenile sub-Antarctic fur seal was found with critical injuries in suspicious circumstances on Lake Bunga Beach, east of Lakes Entrance.A critically injured seal pup found in suspicious circumstances on a Victorian beach has sparked an investigation by the state’s conservation watchdog.
Crime Stoppers Victoria on Tuesday said the Conservation Regulator was appealing for assistance after a juvenile sub-Antarctic fur seal was euthanised shortly after being found injured on Lake Bunga Beach, near of Lakes Entrance, on 17 September. At about 8am that day, a member of the public had spotted the baby seal, which was then resting and unharmed, and reported it to Zoos Victoria’s marine response unit who recorded the information and monitored it, Crime Stoppers said.But when the witness returned at around 6pm, they reported that the seal had facial wounds and serious back injuries, and said it was surrounded by human and dog footprints.
Under Victorian law, it is an offence to harm, disturb, touch or go within 30 metres of a seal on land. The maximum penalty under the state’s wildlife legislation is $49,397 or 12 months in prison under the pre Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986. Crime Stoppers said pet owners face additional penalties of up to $4,939 if their dog chases, attacks, or injures wildlife.
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