Video footage has emerged of the moment a fisherman saved a blind seal tangled in fishing tackle.
Mark Cain of Peel spotted the marine mammal after it caught its flipper in a fishing line and hooks.
The animal's well-known to local fishermen, who've fed it for some time after it lost sight in both eyes.
After the video of the moment Mark freed the seal was shared to Facebook, people were quick to praise his actions, with some hailing him a hero.
External inspections for Police and Fire Service
External inspections are going to be carried out on the Islands Police force and Fire Service.
'We've got to keep young people away from drug crime'
Helping the Island's young people stay away from drug-related crime remains a key objective for the constabulary going forward.
Temporary headteacher appointed to school
A Douglas Primary School will get a new headteacher in the New Year.
Man jailed after punching sister in drunken attack
A man's been jailed after admitting punching his sister in a drunken attack.
Assault charge against Braddan man dropped
An allegation a Braddan scientist assaulted his partner has been dropped by prosecutors.
Safeguarding Board 'making good progress', says Chair
The Isle of Man's Safeguarding Board is making 'good progress', according to it's Chair.
Ramsey to discuss boundaries and food hygiene
Plans to extend town boundaries and food hygiene will be key topics of discussion in Ramsey this evening.
Island sheepdog sells for over £4,500
A sheepdog from the Isle of Man is on her way to America - after being sold for more than £4,500.
