I just saw this on TV... what would you have done?

Question

On TV tonight there was a live baby seal that was stuck in nylon fishing line/net, struggling for its life...this is in California was it was against the law to help the baby seal get out of the and tangled mess...I am curious, would you have helped the baby seal, & taken chances of being arrested.? There was no way the baby seal could have freed itself. I would have taken the chance and freed the baby seal.

What would you do?

Answer 1

yes i would take the chance and fight it in court

Answer 2

Seals are federally protected mammals and people are mandated to keep a distance from them.  This is to PROTECT them!

This case was an oddity and someone DID help the baby seal by removing the net.

For the dimwit that said THIS is the reason they don't live in California....THAT dimwit NEEDS to get a life...cuz THAT'S a load of ignorant krap!  

The state of California and other conservationists in California are aware of and do more for animal & environmental rights than most other states!  (Probably more than the state you live in!)

Anyway, the net was removed, but I don't know if the authorities know for sure who did it...or if they would even press charges.

Answer 3

I would have helped him ... and risk the chance of going to jail...

Did anyone help him ...did he live?

Answer 4

I would've helped him & then took the story to the media if they tried to arrest me. I know, it's supposed to be survival of the fittest & everything, but why would it be against the law for one to help? That's just ludicruis.

Answer 5

Freed it and to h**l with the law

Answer 6

I would have called the Marine Animal Emergency Hot-line.They would have been out in a matter of minutes.It is not against the law to help a animal,but they don't want you to because of risk to you and the animal. Unless you are trained to rescue an injured wild animal,it is best to get help from those who are.You could hurt them further,and get hurt yourself in trying to help. Wouldn't want to go through a series of Rabie Shots would you?

Answer 7

free the seal....what else

Answer 8

thats why i dont live in california. and never will.

that poor thing, i'd have tried my best to help, or find help for it.