US officials investigate after video appears to show person kicking sea lion
Summary
Federal officials are investigating a video showing a person kicking a protected sea lion at a California beach. The incident took place at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, and authorities have not identified the person involved.Key Facts
- The video shows a person kicking a sea lion while another individual laughs in the background.
- The sea lion tried to move away but was repeatedly kicked.
- The incident occurred at La Jolla Cove, San Diego, California.
- NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation.
- Sea lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
- People are advised to stay at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from protected marine animals.
- San Diego’s mayor, Todd Gloria, called the act animal cruelty and asked local police to review the video.
- No further details about the investigation or the person in the video have been released.
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