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Shocking video shows heartless punk unleash flurry of kicks at sea lion on SoCal beach
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A man was caught on camera kicking and chasing a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, an act witnessed by laughing bystanders and widely condemned as animal abuse.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is investigating the incident, as assaulting a sea lion is a federal crime; the perpetrator has not yet been identified.
- Animal rights group PETA and the Sierra Club’s Seal Society condemned the attack, emphasizing that sea lions are a protected species and calling for prosecution.
- Tourists expressed outrage and urged authorities to press charges, highlighting the importance of respecting wildlife and following posted warnings.
- The sea lions are currently in mating and pupping season, with human interaction contributing to high pup mortality rates, as touched pups may be rejected by their mothers.
