NOAA probes alleged sea lion assault at La Jolla Cove

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Federal investigators are examining a video that appears to show a man kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove. NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is leading the case as sea lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, with potential penalties for harm or harassment. San Diego officials have urged anyone with information to help the inquiry.
Topics:nation#animal-cruelty#environment#la-jolla-cove#marine-mammal-protection-act#noaa-fisheries#sea-lion
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