Did the dog that attacked the seal get put down?
Freddie the seal has been put down after being savagely attacked by a dog. The sad news broke after vets at the South Essex Wildlife Hospital battled for hours to save the celebrity pinniped’s life. Members of the public bravely raced to his rescue, pulling the dog away, and protecting him until vets arrived.
Which breed of dog attacked the seal?
cross breed terrier
Scotland Yard has announced no further action will be taken against the owner of a dog that fatally injured a seal on the banks of the River Thames. Rebecca Sabben-Clare QC, 49, who owns the cross breed terrier which mauled the seal near Hammersmith Bridge on Sunday has apologised unreservedly.
What happened to the seal with the dog?
Freddie was put down at a wildlife hospital in South Essex, where he was transferred for injuries sustained to his flipper and joints, and an infection that antibiotics failed to treat. Speaking to the Evening Standard today, Ms Sabben-Clare said: “I am heartbroken by this terrible accident.
Who attacked Freddie the seal?
The ten month old seal pup was sunning itself on the slipway near the bridge on Sunday afternoon when it was attacked by Ms Sabben-Clare’s crossbreed dog.
Who killed Freddie Mercury seal?
A popular seal nicknamed Freddie Mercury — who took up residence and drew adoring fans along the Thames in London — was reportedly mauled to death by an unleashed dog owned by a top city lawyer.
Why was the seal called Freddie Mercury?
The grey harbour seal was found alone on a beach just a few days after he’d been born. Freddie was underweight and had to go into intensive care. It was then that staff at the centre decided to name him after the famous singer. “Freddie is named after Freddie Mercury and no one’s gonna stop him now!” they wrote.
Who owns the dog that killed Freddie the seal?
Rebecca Sabben-Clare
Rebecca Sabben-Clare, 49, a top barrister who lives in Barnes, has admitted to being the owner of the terrier dog named Toby which fatally mauled Freddie on the banks of the Thames near Hammersmith Bridge.
What dog killed the seal in London?
I’M IN! The owner of the dog which brutally mauled a popular Putney seal to death will not face charges, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. Rebecca Sabben-Clare, 49, admitted to being the owner of the terrier dog which attacked Freddie on the banks of the Thames near Hammersmith Bridge on Sunday (March 21).