U.S. wildlife authorities are investigating a social media video that appears to show a person kicking a sea lion on a beach in San Diego, California. The Office of Law Enforcement within NOAA Fisheries confirmed it is looking into the reported interaction involving the individual and the animal.
The investigation centers on the alleged mistreatment of a federally protected animal. Federal wildlife officials have not yet released additional details regarding the identity of the individual in the video or the specific timeline of when the incident is believed to have taken place.
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