Chappy was rescued from the streets of New Haven on Feb. 16. Marine experts determined he was around 5 to 6 weeks old.

Chappy, the gray seal pup found stranded on the streets of New Haven, has died. Mystic Aquarium says although Chappy initially responded well to treatment for dehydration, malnutrition, and a mild pneumonia,

MYSTIC, Conn. — Chappy the Seal, who was rescued from a street in New Haven in February, has died, according to Mystic Aquarium Monday. According to the aquarium, the gray seal pup died from gastrointestinal issues that "were too severe to treat."

Chappy was found wandering on Chapel Street in New Haven and rescued by the Mystic Aquarium earlier this month.

A seal pup that was found on the streets of New Haven captured hearts across the state and the country and soon you will be able to have a bobblehead of the seal, which is now known as “Chappy.” As the beloved pinniped that was found at Chapel and East streets in the Fair Haven neighborhood over Valentine’s Day

A heartbreaking update on New Haven’s most famous seal. Chappy, the seal found on the streets of New Haven last week, has pneumonia, according to Mystic Aquarium on

A seal pup that was found on the streets of New Haven is being treated for pneumonia and gastrointestinal issues. The Mystic Aquarium said the seal, now known as Chappy, started showing signs of weakness on Tuesday.