The common seal, named Opal, was "dehydrated and malnourished" when she was discovered on her own and with no sign of her mum on Hunstanton beach on July 9. Since being rescued, Opal is now being cared for at SEA LIFE Hunstanton's Rescue Hospital and is showing "remarkable signs of recovery". Opal was found "fighting for survival" (Image: Sea Life Hunstanton)Nigel Croasdale, general manager at SEA LIFE Hunstanton, said: "Stories like Opal’s show exactly why conservation and rehabilitation work matters so much. "She's shown real character throughout her recovery, which has been wonderful to see given how vulnerable she was when she arrived. Estimated to be six weeks old and weighing just 9.5kg at the time of rescue, Opal was given rehydration treatment and placed under close observation.