THE RSPCA has rescued another lost seal from a Welsh beach.

The young female - aged around three to four weeks old - had been seen on Aberporth Beach, Ceredigion, for a couple of days.

She had left and returned without her parents, leading to concerned members of the public notifying the RSPCA as it was a busy dog walking beach.

Animal collection officer (ACO) William Galvin picked up the seal from inspector Richard Abbott and inspector Rohan Barker who removed her from the beach on Friday (17 October).

“The seal wasn’t injured but had returned to the beach without her parents,” said ACO Galvin.

“She has now been taken into care for rehabilitation where she will be stay until she is ready to be released back into the wild.”

If you find a seal pup that looks fit and healthy and shows no signs of distress monitor it first from a safe distance for 24 hours. Please don't touch seal pups (as they can give a nasty bite) and keep dogs and other animals away from them.

If the mother does not return within 24 hours, or you think that the pup is sick or injured – please keep a safe distance and call our 24-hour advice and cruelty line on 0300 1234 999.

A seal on a busy public beach (adults, children, dogs around or close to the seal) is likely to be sick or injured so please contact 0300 1234 999.