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BERLIN, MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says Assateague State Park and the National Aquarium hosted a release event for two gray seals on Thursday. 

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Assateague State Park collaborated with the National Aquarium Museum to host a release event for two juvenile gray seals.

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Maryland DNR says the seals were stranded near Lewes, Delaware and went to the National Aquarium to be rehabilitated. On Thursday, the two pups were released back into the ocean. 

Wildlife officials say during the winter months it is common to spot seals resting on the beaches at Assateague State Park. They say if you spot a stranded seal, you should always "stay at least 150 feet away and report the sighting to the Stranding Network Hotline at 410-546-3880."

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Sam joined the WBOC team in January 2024 as a News Producer. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication. Before working at WBOC, Sam worked for Hens All-Access in the University of Delaware’s Athletics Department. She also interned for the Delmarva Sports Network in 2022. 

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