A baby seal waddled into the heart of New Haven on Sunday, creating an unexpected traffic jam and possibly seeking a taste of the city’s clam pizza, according to local police with a sense of humor.

The unexpected visitor, who flopped into the city around 2:20 PM, caused quite a stir and a little traffic chaos before being rescued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment and taken to Mystic Aquarium for rehabilitation. Although the seal is now bright and alert, officials are unsure how it ended up in the city, leading officers to jokingly speculate that this culinary connoisseur was just craving a slice of New Haven’s famed clam pizza.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as one resembling an aquatic version of a pop-up restaurant opening, complete with excited onlookers and puzzled drivers. "I've seen a lot of strange things in New Haven, but a baby seal on the street? That's a first," one bewildered motorist remarked. Meanwhile, traffic came to a standstill as people emerged from their vehicles to capture the spectacle, likely prompting more selfies than a downtown art festival.

Authorities were alerted to the unusual pedestrian around 2:20 PM, demonstrating that sometimes, a phone call can indeed result in an unexpected 'seal of approval.' Responding officers arrived on the scene promptly, though they might have needed a manual on 'how to catch a seal’ in the middle of city traffic. With no apparent sea nearby, the question lingered: Where exactly did this little blubber ball come from?

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment swung into action to save the day—or at least the seal. After a brief yet heroic struggle to corral the creature, they were able to transfer it to Mystic Aquarium. There, specialists began the process of rehabilitation, underscoring the importance of fish in the diet of seals—a detail of which New Haven’s culinary mecca may need to take note. The seal may have had its sights on clam pizza, but it soon discovered it had a fishy fate ahead.

As the latest updates rolled in, it was confirmed that the baby seal, now affectionately dubbed 'Clammy,' is recovering quite well. The little guy is bright and alert, albeit still not eating on its own. Mystic Aquarium staff have been feeding him fish formula, possibly the first and most creative brunch menu he has ever encountered. Concerned fans can take solace in the fact that Clammy is undergoing daily fish training—because apparently, fish-styled operas and ballet are not tutorial enough.

Meanwhile, the ambiguity surrounding the seal’s city adventure remains of great interest. How did this baby seal manage to drift into the urban labyrinth of New Haven? Theories abound, and locals have shared their comical ideas, with the police joking about Clammy’s pursuit of gourmet clam pizza. Others suggested it might have been a misguided attempt to start a local 'Seal Club' dedicated to exploring New England cuisine.

While clams may have ultimately escaped Clammy's grasp this time, he is surely receiving treatment fit for a seal king. Mystic Aquarium staff are ensuring that he is not only rehabilitated but also trained in the art of proper fish consumption. Each day, they quite literally fish him for praise, with the hopes that he'll soon realize that fish is much tastier than a culinary expedition into clam-topped delicacies.

As the city breathes a sigh of relief that Clammy is no longer causing traffic disruptions, there's a lingering curiosity about his journey through the concrete jungles. For now, however, he remains at Mystic Aquarium, where he is bright and alert but still not eating on his own. Mystic Aquarium is feeding the seal fish formula and conducting daily fish training.

So, if you're in New Haven and spot a sign warning against seal-related traffic jams, take heed. Clammy's brief soiree may have been a whimsical event, but it did remind all of us that sometimes, the adventure of a baby seal can land it in the most peculiar of places—all in the spirit of exploration, and perhaps an uncontrollable craving for a slice of clam pizza.