Visitors were told to stay away from a section of Port Erin beach this evening (Monday) after an injured seal pup was found.

Signs were put up urging people to keep their distance and dog walkers told to stay away.

The injured seal, thought to be seven to 10 days old, was found hauled up on the beach close to the Cosy Nook.

Volunteers from Manx Wildlife Trust monitored the pup’s progress.

They were relieved to see it slowly make its way towards the sea as darkness fell.