Kirsty Prior, DOC Auckland mainland operations manager, said “we are working closely with leading veterinary advice, and the team at LeopardSeals.org who will be assisting DOC in monitoring Owha carefully to check for any change in her behaviour or body condition.
“For now, a ‘hands-off’ approach has been identified as the best option for the wellbeing of this rare and special resident. At present we are pleased to see that she is in good condition and expressing normal behaviour.”
Indications are that the injury is not one that is likely to have occurred naturally. DOC will be undertaking an investigation to determine what has happened, and requests, if members of the public have any information, that they contact
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