Clamato the Sea Otter Reaches Vancouver Care After Tofino Rescue
Clamato, a male sea otter found in distress near tofino on May 29, is receiving around-the-clock veterinary care at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society. He was found at Chesterman Beach in poor condition and assessed as emaciated before an officer with Fisheries and Oceans Canada coordinated his transfer.
Pacific Coastal Airlines helped move him quickly so he could get treatment. The rescue society said that support made the transfer possible, and Clamato is now getting medications, fluid therapy and nutritional support while teams watch his condition closely.
Clamato at Chesterman Beach
The otter’s rescue began on May 29 at Chesterman Beach, where he was found in distress near Tofino. The animal was named Clamato after arriving at the rescue society, where staff said sea otters need large amounts of food because they have “extremely high energy demands.”
That feeding requirement has shaped his care. Clamato is being given specialized prey, including geoducks and crabs, as part of his recovery.
Vancouver Aquarium Rescue Society
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society said Clamato’s condition remains serious and his prognosis is guarded. Its veterinary and animal care teams said they are working around the clock to support his recovery and give him the best possible chance of returning to the wild.
“In the coming days, he will undergo a full veterinary evaluation, including bloodwork, radiographs (X-rays), and a comprehensive physical examination to help determine the cause of his condition and guide his treatment plan,” the society said.
Care Through June 25
The society is also asking for public help with the cost of Clamato’s treatment. Donations up to $15,000 through June 25 are being matched to support his care while he remains under intensive treatment in Vancouver.
For now, the immediate next step is that full evaluation, followed by the treatment plan built from those results. Clamato’s recovery depends on what the veterinary team finds and how he responds to the care already under way.
