San Diego man pleads guilty to kicking protected sea lion in an attack caught on video
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An 18-year-old San Diego man, identified as Tyler Muehl of the La Jolla neighborhood, pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to charges related to the harassment of a protected sea lion. The incident, which occurred at a local beach, was captured on video and showed the individual chasing and kicking the animal.
The act constitutes a violation of federal protections afforded to marine mammals. The guilty plea follows the circulation of the video evidence, which prompted legal action regarding the mistreatment of the protected wildlife.
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