Sea Otter Found Near Death On Beach Rescued

Our veterinary team is working around-the-clock at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre to save a severely injured adult male sea otter who was rescued on Sunday, February 23. He was found on Whiffen Spit, on Vancouver Island, non-responsive and required immediate medical intervention. Together with a team from the BCSPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre, the Aquarium's Rescue Centre team rescued the critically injured animal from the beach. The otter was extremely emaciated with undetermined injuries to his hind flippers. Tests showed that he was hypoglycemic, a sign that he has not been meeting his daily caloric requirement for some time. He was transported to Vancouver and admitted to the Rescue Centre where staff continue to stabilize him. He is receiving 24-hour intensive care and is being hand-fed every two hours. It is still too early to tell if he will survive, but we are doing everything we can to ensure he has the best chance for a successful rehabilitation for eventual release back into local waters.
www.vanaqua.org/mmr
Vancouver Aquarium is a self-supporting, non-profit society and does not receive ongoing funds to provide around-the-clock care for its rescued and rehabilitated animals.
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  • @sulisayama462
    @sulisayama462 Жыл бұрын

    Blessing

  • @rallokkcaz
    @rallokkcaz4 жыл бұрын

    When the one staff member says "good morning sunshine" I felt that.

  • @annpeters7007
    @annpeters700710 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Vancouver Aquarium for rescuing this poor little guy! He's one of the lucky ones!

  • @rosyorose1061
    @rosyorose10613 жыл бұрын

    I found myself here from Joey the baby Sea Otter....You guys are amazing....😊

  • @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

    @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!!!

  • @Sunset13118
    @Sunset131183 жыл бұрын

    Thounds of thank you

  • @robynsjp
    @robynsjp3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Vanaqua...

  • @citibear57
    @citibear573 жыл бұрын

    The awesome people at MMRC and VanAqua are doing an amazing job returning sick and/or injured marine life back to health. I have been watching baby otter Joey several times a day for the last several weeks and I am so thankful for the efforts you do! Thank you!!

  • @michonne1561
    @michonne15619 жыл бұрын

    It was sooooooo cute thank you for Saving him

  • @vanessawhite8042
    @vanessawhite804210 жыл бұрын

    2:22. You can just hear him "Thanks guys,. this is the best I felt in a long time!"

  • @phoebe4494
    @phoebe44948 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for saving him!

  • @toddhoward1532
    @toddhoward15324 жыл бұрын

    He is getting pampered by a bunch of good looking girls. Lucky guy.

  • @minsyubsyub5213
    @minsyubsyub52133 жыл бұрын

    RIP, dear Whiffen. God loves you and heaven is the best place for you.

  • @jaym8094

    @jaym8094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Whiffen? Is that what they called this otter and it died? Video is 6 years ago, wish they'd update on this same video so we'd know what happened.

  • @minsyubsyub5213

    @minsyubsyub5213

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jaym8094 Yes, they named the sea otter Whiffen (based on location/place he was found). here's the update video about Whiffen kzread.info/dash/bejne/gpuK0tNqe7LZh7g.html

  • @aerochicc

    @aerochicc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awwwww, poor baby! At least his last days were good and he was cared for!

  • @soniasardar2878
    @soniasardar28783 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for saving his life u guys r simply awesome. And GB all who look after these precious creatures of GOD

  • @Gabor.P.
    @Gabor.P.8 жыл бұрын

    Well people this is how I knew Canada and Canadians when I came here in 85 and most of the time this is how and what Canadians are all about ! Caring and giving friendly and just nice around people ! There are a few hick ups time to time but what you see in these videos is how most Canadians are ! I love to be a Canuck my self ! Peace out ! lol

  • @StaniaMessanger88
    @StaniaMessanger883 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for helping them 🦦

  • @markuslebt
    @markuslebt6 жыл бұрын

    1:58 This Otter must feel like he's in Heaven..

  • @brandtmccall5184
    @brandtmccall51848 жыл бұрын

    You are all doing the highest work, tremendous to see thank-you so much. I donate funds to wildlife rescue organizations but would love to be more hands on involved, to be of true service to other creatures whom need our help.

  • @arenazona1017
    @arenazona10173 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving him care and love. Hope for humanity yet.

  • @frenchiedekent8572
    @frenchiedekent85727 жыл бұрын

    You are doing a wonderful job, thank you.

  • @InvaderAlyssa14
    @InvaderAlyssa149 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO much for saving him!

  • @annettecalandriello1123
    @annettecalandriello11233 жыл бұрын

    God bless all of you, for saving these beautiful babies.

  • @elenthora442
    @elenthora4426 жыл бұрын

    I am just amazed at how easily he accepts help! Most sick animals will not let a person touch them. There really is something special about sea otters. PS. was he released?

  • @sulisayama462
    @sulisayama4623 жыл бұрын

    Blessing for you.🤗🙏

  • @MaximilienBailly3
    @MaximilienBailly33 жыл бұрын

    Love to all of you

  • @margarita6847
    @margarita68475 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for wonderful job🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @michaelk980
    @michaelk9807 жыл бұрын

    My goodness, that sound he makes at 01:00 to 01:10... pure relief... those "Mm... I needed that *so* much" grunts.

  • @adelineling9412
    @adelineling94123 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for rescuing this precious otter. There are definitely angels walking among us.

  • @kacheek9059789
    @kacheek905978910 жыл бұрын

    Wow, all I have to say is I am grateful that organizations like this and the work they do.

  • @donnaiovine2123
    @donnaiovine21234 жыл бұрын

    So glad these kind people found and took care of the otter.

  • @jamesrodparks
    @jamesrodparks5 жыл бұрын

    The universe thanks you deeply !

  • @kevinhodgkinson9781
    @kevinhodgkinson978110 жыл бұрын

    You guys are amazing!

  • @xxSavyxx
    @xxSavyxx10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for saving him!!

  • @chuongchuong9127
    @chuongchuong91274 жыл бұрын

    Thanks the rescue team .. ✌

  • @amberc.2137
    @amberc.21373 жыл бұрын

    He really really really enjoyed that shrimp you gave him during transport. Poor baby boy! So glad he was rescued!

  • @lisamohn2170
    @lisamohn217010 жыл бұрын

    Vancouver rescue team, astonishes me. Amazing people!!!!

  • @tamashiiyoru
    @tamashiiyoru10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much:)

  • @mohit4x
    @mohit4x4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to youtube algorithm.. a video with so many messages hidden still lags in views & moral. its been 6 years lets make 100 M on this

  • @yasminsisowath-ma6386
    @yasminsisowath-ma63863 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for rescuing this little guy. What a wonderful work, well done!

  • @benkirtland3557
    @benkirtland355710 жыл бұрын

    gorgeous fella, you all are awesome for saving him

  • @robpeters5204
    @robpeters52043 жыл бұрын

    Nature needs a helping hand from time to time.

  • @sentamint
    @sentamint10 жыл бұрын

    Good work team Don't let the snow slow you down when an otter needs to be rescued

  • @NoirHammer
    @NoirHammer9 жыл бұрын

    Great job guys!

  • @Dirty_Squirrell
    @Dirty_Squirrell3 жыл бұрын

    This is everything. What a great contribution to the world this place makes. May you thrive for many, many more years to come.

  • @jennifermiller7813
    @jennifermiller78133 жыл бұрын

    Bless you all

  • @chinchillafurbabies
    @chinchillafurbabies10 жыл бұрын

    how adorable!!! so glad he's in your care, you guys are amazing! He looks old enough to be released when he recovers :) hoping for the best for this guy

  • @llprncss1983
    @llprncss198310 жыл бұрын

    What you all do is amazing. :)

  • @chabelysegovia7203
    @chabelysegovia72039 жыл бұрын

    Almost cried but thank tou for saving this little guy you guys ar life savers good job :'(

  • @hf3330
    @hf33305 жыл бұрын

    Amazing footage! Ya all good people!

  • @saltodelpuma7019
    @saltodelpuma70199 жыл бұрын

    Otters, beavers, koalas are mother natures "stuffed toys"....cute and cuddlings.

  • @saltodelpuma7019

    @saltodelpuma7019

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** I would only hold one when still a small cub....just like with an otter, all wild animals (domestics too) have some kind of natural "personal weapon" to defend themselves.

  • @saltodelpuma7019

    @saltodelpuma7019

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** what!...are you trying to tell me that some people eat koalas!?...well I shouldn't be surprised since here in the USA some people do eat possums, squirrels, racoons, etc.....hehehe....so far not me....and hopefully I'll never have to.

  • @Honoracharity18
    @Honoracharity187 жыл бұрын

    hope he gets better. 😢🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @nicolasgiant3993
    @nicolasgiant39934 жыл бұрын

    Benditos esos angeles humanos que ayudan a los animalitos

  • @lavaunjohns7796
    @lavaunjohns77968 жыл бұрын

    An update on whether he made it or not and what the end prognosis was would have been nice.

  • @michaelk980

    @michaelk980

    7 жыл бұрын

    I am sorry to have to say this, but Whiffen - as they named him - perished after 3 months of care. news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/whiffen-the-sea-otter-dies-in-mri-scan-after-three-month-long-rescue-attempt-by-vancouver-aquarium www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/whiffen-sea-otter-rescued-by-vancouver-aquarium-dies-1.2641493 www.timescolonist.com/news/local/whiffen-the-island-otter-dies-at-vancouver-aquarium-1.1060158

  • @lavaunjohns7796

    @lavaunjohns7796

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's awful news Michael. I'm sorry to hear the little guy didn't make it. Thank you for the update.

  • @michaelk980

    @michaelk980

    7 жыл бұрын

    LaVaun Johns Yeah I know. But at least he did not die starving and freezing on a beach but warm and cosy, loved and cared for.

  • @jayvie9117

    @jayvie9117

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ohh... :( :( :(

  • @The26sugar

    @The26sugar

    6 жыл бұрын

    awww:(

  • @vanessawhite8042
    @vanessawhite804210 жыл бұрын

    I donated he was so cute!!

  • @justinalindogan9825

    @justinalindogan9825

    9 жыл бұрын

    No no no no no the more otters you save the more animals you kill!!!!!!! :(

  • @renchen831

    @renchen831

    9 жыл бұрын

    Justin Alindogan how??? Sea otters are actually keystone predators. They eat sea urchins that could potentially overgrow and inhibit the growth of other species

  • @trixie9777

    @trixie9777

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@renchen831 Aren’t they are endangered, too?

  • @tiffkungpoify
    @tiffkungpoify5 жыл бұрын

    Poor little fur baby ferret on crack. I love otters 🐚🐾

  • @abdullahmanjour5689
    @abdullahmanjour56894 жыл бұрын

    Cute

  • @powerofone1645
    @powerofone16455 жыл бұрын

    Loving compassionate care. He died 3 months later but at least needless suffering would have been minimised. Couldn't ask for more.

  • @annishap3411
    @annishap34113 жыл бұрын

    Poor baby

  • @KA-eu9sy
    @KA-eu9sy3 жыл бұрын

    Aww. They saved him. : ) Anyone know which otter is this? Is he still at VA?

  • @KA-eu9sy

    @KA-eu9sy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just read below his name is Whiffen and he died 3 mths later. : (

  • @Lambpika
    @Lambpika9 жыл бұрын

    I want him....

  • @mustelidmama
    @mustelidmama10 жыл бұрын

    Well, that's a start. Any idea how old he might be? He looks smaller than Wally to me.

  • @Kim-lc3fv
    @Kim-lc3fv3 жыл бұрын

    Were you able to fully rehabilitate him and return him to the wild?

  • @Pinhead101

    @Pinhead101

    3 жыл бұрын

    He died

  • @darganx
    @darganx5 жыл бұрын

    What a job to have, stroking otters all day lol

  • @carboumen7661
    @carboumen76614 жыл бұрын

    Really ??? ......I wanna see more😖😥

  • @jacobh9487
    @jacobh94874 жыл бұрын

    Sea Otter: I've been captured by the Aliens.. finally. What humiliation! I think they're gonna do experiments on me.. They've got decent shrimp, gotta give em that.

  • @denaredford6701
    @denaredford67015 жыл бұрын

    I can’t read the small closed captions . Very dark on dark writing . No explanation on this sea otter .

  • @li8650
    @li86505 жыл бұрын

    Can anybody tell me how is the otter Whiffen now?

  • @Mr.Saephan503
    @Mr.Saephan5035 жыл бұрын

    Oohh when they do that people rush in and they rescue the thing but when I do that they yell at me,call me a drunk and the calls the cops on me smh cold world we live in

  • @HolidayKirk
    @HolidayKirk10 жыл бұрын

    BUT WHY DIDN'T YOU ADMINISTER HUGS!!??!?!

  • @calvinhobbes9964

    @calvinhobbes9964

    8 жыл бұрын

    Vanaqua is medical failure for not hugging injured otter.

  • @jacobh9487
    @jacobh94874 жыл бұрын

    Lol, on a bed of ice cubes.

  • @gotryche73
    @gotryche7310 жыл бұрын

    :-( SAD

  • @dereklonewolf9011
    @dereklonewolf90115 жыл бұрын

    Spend the money on Wildlife NOT illegal migrants got my vote

  • @cliftonfrederick2478
    @cliftonfrederick24784 жыл бұрын

    I think maybe this old sea otter. I guess .

  • @swanrivers3708
    @swanrivers37083 жыл бұрын

    Otters are dangerous why don't you guys understand that