Sorry, Sweet Sea Otter

Sad news about sea otter Clamato, via VAMMRS:

We are saddened to share the passing of rescued sea otter Clamato.

As a senior otter with complex health concerns already impacting his quality of life, Clamato’s condition recently declined, and our veterinary team made the decision to humanely euthanize him.

Our goal with every animal we rescue is to help them recover and return to their ocean home. However, wildlife often arrives at their most vulnerable, and sometimes the most compassionate option is making these difficult decisions in the best interest of the animal’s welfare. Their wellbeing is, and always will be, our top priority.

Each animal in our care leaves a lasting impact. Through their treatment, we gain valuable knowledge that helps inform future rehabilitation and improve outcomes for others in need. A necropsy will be completed to help determine the underlying factors that contributed to his decline.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who followed Clamato’s story and supported his care, as well as to our dedicated staff and volunteers who worked hard to keep him comfortable.

Thank you for caring about Clamato as much as we did.❤️‍🩹