'We All Need a Hug': Fur Seal Pup Separated From Mother Clings Onto Biologist For Cuddle

'We All Need a Hug': Fur Seal Pup Separated From Mother Cuddles Biologist
An adorable fur seal pup that was prematurely separated from its mother clung to a biologist for a cuddle, footage shared on August 8 shows.
Biologist Natalia Cara de Medeiros wrote on YouTube that the South American pup had been “separated from his mother at a younger age than he was supposed to,” and was taken to a marine rescue centre after it was found struggling at the beach.
In the heart-melting footage, recorded in September 2019 during a trip to Uruguay, the young seal can be seen nesting in de Medeiros’ arms. De Medeiros told Storyful that she visited the country as a volunteer for a month to help rescue, rehabilitate and release animals back into the ocean.
“Although marine animals don’t usually like human contact,” she explained. “He was feeling a bit needy on this particular day and decided to climb [into] my arms for a cuddle.”
“I guess we all need a hug, every once in a while…” she added.
Credit: Naty's Adventures via Storyful
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[dathomeslicewaluigi]

Life goals right here. Putting it on the list

[SherLock]

Awww just a little sweet sea doggo getting some hugs. 🥰🥰

[Hajde_budalla]

Save marine life. These poor seals. Bless. Where do i sign up.

[ogtme]

Oh how I wish I could love on that sea lion♥

[HpyBNana]

This looks like such an amazing thing to be able to do. 💞 That said, can this pup be safely rehabilitated and returned to the wild after such close bonding to humans?