You dont have to be a diver to
become a Marine Mammal Medic!
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Marine Mammal Casualty First Aid
Procedure
C.Hansford©
Get Expert help immediately - contact the
police.
Keep onlookers and their dogs at a
distance to reduce stress to the casualty.
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Make as little noise as possible
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Keep the blowhole clear of sand,
water and obstruction
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Try to keep the animal upper side
up.
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Try to find time to take photo's and
make notes (avoid flash photography)
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Look for any obvious signs of wounds
or discharges (e.g blood or pus)
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If you have to touch the animal then
wear adequate personal protective equipment
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Keep the media at a distance
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What NOT to do
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Do not stand very close to the tail
or head.
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Do not push or pull on the flippers,
flukes or head.
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Do not cover the blowhole.
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Do not let water or sand enter the
blowhole.
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Do not apply suntan lotion to the
animals skin.
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Do not touch the animal more than is
necessary, they can carry diseases that are
transmissible and potentially fatal to humans
including Brucellosis.
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Do not appempt to rescue the animal
yourself - leave it to the experts!
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Jersey has a number of trained
marine mammal medics and special first aid
equipment.
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The Police will contact the Jersey
Animal Shelter (JSPCA on your behalf, who will in
turn arrange for a specialist team to care for
the dolphin or whale.
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What to do if you find a stranded seal
Contact the Police Tel: 612612 or
Animal Shelter immediately
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Do not approach the seal, it is
likely to bite you.
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Do not attempt to rescue it yourself
- leave it to the experts!
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EMERGENCY CALL - OUTS
Call the JSPCA. The JSPCA is the
first point of contact for Emergency First Aid
&
Equipment 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday
(Tel
724331)
New Era Vets Mobile: 07797 711585
(out of hours)
- Carol
Hansford Mobile: 07797 766372 (anytime)
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