Around 1:30 this afternoon, hotline operator Larry called with a report of a seal pup just south of Lincoln Park’s Colman Pool. First responders David and Eilene arrived on the scene and noticed the pup about half way down to the water’s edge. An adult accompanying a small group of kindergarteners helped her set a partial yellow tape perimeter along the walkway.

The tide was low, however, and the pup made a quick move toward the safety of Puget Sound. After lingering briefly in the water which lapped the shore, he swam off and headed north. The responders checked both north and south of the pool for about 30 minutes, but saw no further sign of the pup. They spoke with people about seal pup health and behavior and distributed educational materials before leaving the park. This pup seemed relatively healthy in appearance and body weight.

A second pup was reported at 5pm along the Alki Promenade beach stairs, but the pup was gone when volunteers arrived. It was the same location where a pup had been seen resting on shore on January 20th.