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Keep crowds and dogs away, do not pour water or drag the animal, and call the marine mammal stranding network for Maryland—trained responders assess dehydration, illness, or normal rest. Many beachings are resting behavior, not emergencies, but only experts decide.
Sources: Maryland DNR · NOAA Fisheries · National Park Service — Assateague
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
