Federal officials investigate after a video appears to show a person kicking a California sea lion
Summary
Federal wildlife officials are investigating a video that shows a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in San Diego, California. The incident is being looked into by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, and local authorities are also reviewing the case.Key Facts
- A video shows a person kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, San Diego.
- The sea lion is a protected animal under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
- NOAA Fisheries confirmed they are investigating the incident but gave no further details.
- The person seen in the video has not been identified yet.
- NOAA advises people to stay at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from sea lions and similar protected animals.
- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called the act cruelty and said local police are checking the video.
- The video includes laughter as the person kicks the sea lion.
- The investigation is ongoing and no conclusions have been shared.
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