Fleeting fame for poor Percy

Poor Percy was found washed up near Wellington's Shelly Bay this month. His leg was tangled in a fishing line and broken.

Percy was nursed back to health with fresh salmon, daily massages, and even fixed up with a female.

But unfortunately, Percy died just hours after being picked as the mascot for a penguin rescue project.

The circulation to his foot could not be recovered despite the massaging and had to be amputated. He then lost condition and had to be euthanized.

(via Stuff)