Inspirational 11-year-old environmental campaigner saves the life of distressed seal pup

An Inspirational 11-year-old environmental campaigner has saved the life of a distressed seal pup - after stumbling across it litter picking at her local beach.

Tia Alderson, 11, was on a litter picking mission with her mum last Saturday (22/01) when she spotted the baby animal stranded on the rocks.

At first she was unsure if she should intervene, but when she realised the seal's mother was no where to be seen, Tia decided it needed expert help.

Tia's impressive scientific knowledge also meant that she was aware that bacteria in the seal's mouth posed a danger to dogs.

She therefore felt obliged to protect the local community by watching over the seal,
who she named 'George', for two and a half hours before the help arrived.

Her proud mum, Katy Alderson, 43, explained: "She was really worried about both the seal and dogs, and asked me to ring the relevant organisations.

"When the RSPCA and British Marine Wildlife arrived, they confirmed that the seal was very stressed and malnourished.

"Tia was right in thinking that it couldn't get any rest on the beach because of the footfall, and that would mean it was too tired to swim."