San Diego man pleads guilty to kicking protected sea lion in an attack caught on video
Summary
An 18-year-old man from San Diego pleaded guilty to kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove beach. The incident, recorded on video, showed him kicking and chasing the animal, which is against the Marine Mammal Protection Act.Key Facts
- Tyler Muehl pleaded guilty to a federal charge for kicking a sea lion.
- The attack happened on July 22 at La Jolla Cove beach in San Diego.
- The sea lion is protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
- Video evidence shows Muehl kicking the sea lion four times and hitting it at least twice.
- NOAA advises people to stay at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from sea lions and similar animals.
- Muehl admitted the video fairly shows the attack.
- He faces up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.
- Sentencing is scheduled for October 20.
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