A tiny sea otter pup is safe and sound at the Vancouver Aquarium after being found swimming alone just north of Vancouver Island.
According to the aquarium, he was brought to Port Hardy by boaters who were worried about the pup following their vessel around.
The pup, believed to be two-four weeks old, is healthy but needy: he requires 24-hour care from the aquariumsa国际传媒檚 staff.
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Despite that, Akhurst says that itsa国际传媒檚 best for boaters to simply report distressed sea animals rather than bring them in.
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WATCH: Baby sea otter hangs out at the Vancouver Aquarium
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