Federal officials investigating after video appears to show man kicking a sea lion on a California beach
La Jolla is well known for its colonies of California sea lions and harbor seals, which hang out on the rocky coastline throughout the year. “In the video, the individual appears to be kicking the sea lion,” she said. “This is an ongoing investigation, and we cannot provide further details at this time.”NBC News could not immediately obtain or verify the video because its apparent owner deleted their social media accounts.
- ▪La Jolla is well known for its colonies of California sea lions and harbor seals, which hang out on the rocky coastline throughout the year.
- ▪“In the video, the individual appears to be kicking the sea lion,” she said.
- ▪“This is an ongoing investigation, and we cannot provide further details at this time.”NBC News could not immediately obtain or verify the video because its apparent owner deleted their social media accounts.
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- ▪ U.S. officials investigating after video appears to show man kicking sea lion — Global News
- ▪ US officials investigate after video appears to show person kicking sea lion — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Video appears to show person kicking sea lion: "Disgusting act" — CBS News — US
- ▪ Federal officials investigate after a video appears to show a person kicking a California sea lion - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Federal officials investigate after a video appears to show a person kicking a California sea lion — ABC News — US
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U.S. newsFederal officials investigating after video appears to show man kicking a sea lion on a California beachThe reported incident took place Wednesday evening near La Jolla Cove, a tourist destination known for its sandstone features and protected sea lion population.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Sea lions at Boomer Beach in La Jolla, Calif., in July 2025. La Jolla is well known for its colonies of California sea lions and harbor seals, which hang out on the rocky coastline throughout the year.
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