Police in Scotland saves a seal that had been swimming for more than a week with a Red Bull energy drink can lodge in its mouth.

The seal was first spotted swimming off the coast of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Oct. 6, with the can wedged in its lower jaw, prompting a rescue operation by the Exploris seal rescue team, which worked alongside Belfast Harbor Police, Lagan Search, and Rescue, and the charity Debbie Doolittle Wildlife Rescue.

The seal was unable to be captured, but it was rescued over the weekend when it was discovered on the Scottish side of the River Clyde.

The seal was found lounging on a storm drain, according to Scotland’s Ministry of Defense.

A spokesman tells the media, “MoD Police Clyde Marine Unit officers freed this animal in distress and would urge people to take extra care in how they dispose of their rubbish near any waterway.”

The rescuers who had attempted to save the seal on the other side of the river were overjoyed at the news of the rescue.

Lagan Search and Rescue stated in a post on Facebook, “We are delighted to hear that its ordeal has had such a positive outcome.”

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