The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) has welcomed an orphaned male sea otter pup into its Wildlife Response Program, bringing the total number of patients to 12 this season. The pup was found alone on a beach near Homer on June 23, far from the water and without its mother. With predators nearby and no sign of maternal return, ASLC intervened under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service authorization.
Believed to be just two weeks old, the pup is now under 24/7 care. “He’s alert, taking the bottle well, and showing promising signs like breath-holding in water — a key early milestone,” said Jane Belovarac, ASLC Wildlife Response Curator.
He joins Un’a, a female pup also rescued from Homer earlier this month. Un’a continues to improve despite a lingering limb injury and is engaging with toys and eating solid foods.
With more orphaned animals expected during peak pupping season, ASLC is preparing for continued demand.
If you spot a stranded marine animal, call ASLC’s 24-hour hotline: 1-888-774-SEAL(7325).
For updates or to support, visit www.alaskasealife.org.
