Federal officials investigating after video appears to show man kicking a sea lion on a California beach
Federal officials are investigating an incident at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California, after a viral video appears to show a man kicking a sea lion on the beach. The footage has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for increased protection for marine wildlife at the popular tourist destination. Multiple news outlets report that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has launched a federal probe into the incident. The video has also highlighted ongoing concerns about tourists harassing sea lions at the busy beach, with advocates demanding stricter enforcement of laws protecting marine mammals. The incident is the latest in a series of wildlife disturbances at La Jolla Cove, a known haul-out site for sea lions.
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