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Federal agency investigating after online video appears to show man kick sea lion at La Jolla Cove
San Diego Union-Tribune • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal authorities, including NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement, are investigating a video showing a person chasing and kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, which has sparked public outrage.
- The video depicts a young man taunting and kicking the sea lion, which is protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, making such harassment illegal and subject to fines or jail time.
- NOAA urges the public to report any Marine Mammal Protection Act violations immediately to aid investigations, emphasizing the importance of detailed information.
- The video was widely shared by animal rights groups like the Sierra Club Seal Society and PETA, with PETA condemning the abuse and encouraging people to speak out against animal cruelty.
