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Public picks 'Chappy' for seal found on New Haven street

The young seal, currently rehabilitating at Mystic Aquarium, earned its moniker through a public poll conducted by New Haven police.

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Feb 25, 2025, 12:35 PM

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Updated 158 days ago

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