On Saturday 30 July, on a chaplaincy visit to GYB/Norse cleansing staff on Gorleston seafront, industrial chaplain Stephen Andrews was approached by a street cleaner who was looking extremely anxious. The gentleman asked Steve if he could do anything to help rescue a stranded seal pup off the beach.
Steve said, "I knew that the next person I was about to visit on the promenade had a truck and would be able to get to the other end of the seafront more quickly. On approaching Kevin it soon became clear that was incredibly knowledgeable about seals and in fact, rescues them.
"We both went down on the beach to find the injured seal pup and started a rescue plan which began with moving the seal to a safe place. Kevin looked after the handsome mammal whilst I kept dogs away (which was quite a job in itself), generally helped where I could and offered a prayer for the injured creature.
"Animals and all life form are part of God's creation and joy so of course I said a prayer!"
The seal was taken to a sanctuary further down the coast and it was hoped that it would make a full recovery.
Pictured: the rescued seal pup
Latest update: Unfortunately Steve heard that other injuries were discovered and the pup later died.
