A pet owner and his curious cockapoo encountered a seal pup that had been washed up on Bridlington beach, UK, on March 14.
Footage filmed by Dave Naughton shows the moment he and his dog Ted came across the marine mammal.
Naughton told Newsflare: "As we strolled along the sand, we noticed a small, stranded seal lying on the beach.
"At first, we weren't sure what to do. We knew that stranded marine animals needed help, but I didn't have any experience with rescuing wildlife. But Ted seemed to sense my hesitation and nudged me with his nose as if he was urging me to take action.
"Together, we approached the seal and assessed its condition. It looked weak and disoriented, and we knew that it needed immediate attention. I called the local marine rescue centre and explained the situation.
"As we waited for help to arrive, I and Ted stayed with the seal, keeping it calm and shaded from the hot sun. Ted even entertained the seal with his playful antics, chattering and flapping his ears to make it smile.
"Finally, the rescue team arrived and assessed the seal's condition. They carefully lifted it onto a stretcher and took it to their facility for treatment and rehabilitation.
"As I and Ted watched the rescue team drive away with the seal, we felt a sense of satisfaction and gratitude. We had made a difference in the life of a stranded marine animal, and Ted had played an important role in helping to keep it calm and relaxed."
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