Grey seal twins R2-D2 and C-3PO return to the wild
The world's first recorded wild grey seal twins have been returned to the wild.
Born at Horsey Gap, in Norfolk, but abandoned by their mother in November, the brother and sister have been cared for by the RSPCA and had never swam in the sea before.
They were rescued and taken to the RSPCA Wildlife Hospital at East Winch, near King's Lynn, after their mother stopped feeding them for 24 hours.
They were named R2-D2 and C-3PO after Star Wars characters.
The seals have been tagged but will not be tracked. Experts say they are likely to go their separate ways.
The Institute of Marine Research, which carried out tests on the seals, confirmed it was the first record of wild grey seal twins in the world.
