Federal probe launched after video appears to show sea lion attack
Federal authorities are investigating a viral video that appears to show a man kicking a protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The incident has drawn condemnation from local officials and highlights the legal protections afforded to marine mammals under federal law.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing tension between human activity and wildlife conservation in popular tourist areas, with potential legal consequences for animal harassment.
Hear this story Federal wildlife authorities are investigating after a video appeared to show a man attacking a protected sea lion at a beach in Southern California.
The video appears to show a man wearing a T-shirt and shorts approaching a sea lion resting on a seawall and kicking the animal while another person can be heard laughing in the background. The footage then appears to show the person attempting to kick the sea lion again as the animal retreats from its resting spot.
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