A seal has been spotted with a plastic frisbee caught around her neck with experts worried she could die.
The marine mammal was seen with her head above water and an orange rubber disc lodged around it.
There were several sightings of the seal but she then vanished.
A British Divers Marine Life Rescue team is desperately trying to find her.
She was seen off the coast of St Ives harbour, Cornwall, yesterday (4 Jul).
There are fears the seal will not survive if the toy is not removed soon.
A Cornish Seal Sanctuary spokesperson said: “British Divers Marine Life Rescue is currently on the lookout for a seal in the St Ives Bay area who was recently spotted entangled in a frisbee ring.
“We are urging people to report any sightings to BDMLR or to ourselves here at the sanctuary.
“Flying rings are a huge concern for seals when it comes to entanglement.
“Unfortunately, this seal has become a victim of this and the sooner we can find the seal, the better her chances of survival.
“Don’t forget, if you’re playing on the beach this summer, please help us protect our local wildlife by only using solid flying discs near the water.”
Locals have grown concerned about the seal.
Sarah Haycock said: “Just walked past the harbour and there is a shop right on the front still selling these.”
Dawn King said: “Poor thing.
“Hope you have luck finding and helping her out of the frisbee.”
Rachel Wolf added: “Ban those dangerous toys. Poor seal.”
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