The adorable pup was spotted by staff and guests before being rescued
The adorable pup was spotted by staff and guests before being rescued
Steve Bagnall Breaking News editor and Jonathan Blackburn Investigations and campaigns reporter
22:24, 10 Jan 2026
A baby seal wandered into a North Wales hotel car park and settled down for a nap. The young pup was spotted by guests in the car park of the Quay Hotel and Spa, near Llandudno, this afternoon (Saturday, January 10).
The hotel stands on the banks of the River Conwy, across the water from the popular seaside town of Conwy. Hotel staff called for help from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue. The rescue team quickly arrived on the scene, reports North Wales Live.
The rescue team meticulously examined the pup, confirming it was healthy before safely transporting it to a specialist facility for further checks and care.
The hotel shared the incident on social media, commending the swift actions of the rescuers. The hotel released a statement saying: “We had a very unexpected visitor pop by today.
“This little seal decided our car park looked like the perfect spot for a rest. While it gave us all a good smile, we made sure to do the right thing and reported it straight away.
“Huge shout-out to the British Divers Marine Life Rescue who came out quickly, saved the day, and safely took the seal to be checked over and cared for.”
Earlier this week, the British Divers Marine Life Rescue warned that seal pups would try to take shelter during Storm Goretti.
They said: “When the storm hits, any shelter will do. Storm Goretti has brought rough seas and strong winds, and we’re seeing vulnerable young seal pups hauling out in all sorts of unusual places; slipways, roads, gardens, industrial parks and spas across the UK coastlines, including in Suffolk, Cornwall, Wales and the North East.
“These pups are often exhausted, resting wherever they can to conserve energy and stay safe until conditions improve. Some have needed rehabilitation due to being underweight, and sadly, some have been too badly injured.
“If you spot a seal pup, the kindest thing you can do is give the them space and peace.
“Keep dogs well away and don’t try to move them.”
Seal pups are sometimes found much further from the coast. In 2014, a lost seal pup named Dumbledore ventured more than 50 miles before it was found in a field in Newton-le-Willows.
- North Wales
