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.

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 Facebook. Veterinarians at the aquarium are treating him for that as well as gastrointestinal issues.

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