Sonny's Release

Happy New Year everybody!

Today was a big day for Sonny. Sonny came into us here at the Sanctuary about 2 and a half months ago and has had a really rough time. He had to have two operations on one of his flippers in order to remove infected bone. He was in dreadful form for weeks on end due to the pain he experienced.

However...he is now fit and well and was released this morning on the beach in Balbriggan. He couldn't wait to get out into the water and swam as fast as he could out to sea. A large crowd gathered for the event and there was much excitement as Sonny made his way out into the ocean, back to where he belongs. Good Luck for 2009 Sonny-stay safe!

A big thank you to everyone who came along this morning for the release and for showing their support to the Irish Seal Sanctuary.

I am attaching a couple of photos of the release for those of you who were unable to be there.

Best Wishes for 2009.

Katie.