Baby Harbor Seal Rescued After Found Entangled In Fishing Line

BATH, Maine (CBS) --  A young harbor seal is recovering after he was found in the Maine waters entangled in a fishing line.

Officials from Marine Mammals of Maine say line was wrapped around his neck, digging in to his skin and causing an infection. The injuries would not have healed on its own and the seal would have died if they didn't help, officials said.

Experts were able to remove the line and the seal has been taken in for long-term care.

Marine Mammals of Maine has created an Amazon wishlist of items needed to continue care for the seal.