Another One Hits the Dust

This 'Freddie Mercury' was a seal pup, who took up residence for several weeks, around Hammersmith Bridge on London's Thames river (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/22/freddie-the-thames-seal-to-be-put-down-by-vets-after-dog-attack). Although the seal's presence delighted many people, he was extremely vulnerable. A dog, out with his owner, savaged the sunbathing pup. 'Freddie's wounds meant he had to be euthanased by vets. This illustrates the difficulties that wildlife often encounter from humans.