'Distressed' seal pup shot after being separated from motherSabrina Luecht Wildlife rehabilitator Sabrina Luecht witnessed a young seal pup harassed by a young man on a 4WD quad bike in Hokitika. A seal pup removed from its mother and harassed by a member of the public has had to be shot. As a result, the seal pup had to be shot by DOC. It's a sad ending for a seal pup to be treated that way." Department of Conservation wildlife rehabilitator Sabrina Luecht​ rushed to Hokitika Spit about 2pm on Saturday, after tourists raised concerns about the treatment of a young fur seal pup.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2016 01:12 UTC