NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Chappy, the gray seal pup that was found on a New Haven street in late February, has died while in the care of Mystic Aquarium, the aquarium posted on Facebook.

Chappy the seal being treated for pneumonia at Mystic Aquarium

Chappy was admitted to the animal rescue clinic on Feb. 16 after being found on the streets of New Haven by the police department. Chappy was being treated for issues such as dehydration, malnutrition and mild pneumonia as well as digestive issues.

A necropsy found that Chappy's intestines were twisted around the mesentery, cutting off blood supply to a large portion of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, small pieces of plastic were found in his stomach, highlighting the threat that marine debris poses to marine animals.

Mystic Aquarium staff are proud that they were able to give Chappy the best care possible and said that he was surrounded by love until the very end.

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