The seal named Chappy, which had been found flat on its stomach on a cold, snow-encrusted street in New Haven, Conn., had an intestinal disease, a necropsy showed.

The Mystic Aquarium announced on March 3 that Chappy, the baby seal found on a busy Connecticut street on Feb. 16, is dead. The seal was initially found "bright and alert and looking good," but caretakers later discovered that the baby animal had challenging digestive issues.

Chappy, a baby gray seal pup who was found on Feb. 16 stranded on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, by police, has died after suffering severe digestive issues.

Sad news from the Mystic Aquarium! While it seemed as if Chappy the baby seal was going to get better, the animal has suddenly died. But why?