Well, just when you think people can’t be anymore savage and disgusting… a group of 4 in their 20’s took a baby sea lion off the beach last night, put it in the trunk of their car and drove off. Witnesses saw the group throwing things and teasing the animals, who based on their size were left on the beach as the mother foraged for food. They got a blanket, wrapped it around the juvenile pinneped and put it in the trunk of their car and left. The witnesses called police when they saw the group teasing the animals… but they left by the time LAPD arrived. The car was described as a 2 door black Honda Civic. The occupants are described as being total assholes. Earlier in the night LAPD cited and called parents of several drunk juveniles who were partying at the beach. As usual… need more patrol and cameras in all of these locations. Listen to the audio of the police call below!
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What to do if you see a stranded sea lion or seal:
- Do not approach or touch the animal. It is a federal offense to disturb them, and they may bite when threatened. Marine Mammals / pinnipeds are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.
- Do not push, chase or coax the animal back into the water. It may need rest and if you push it back in the water it may drown.
- Do not pour water on the animal. Pouring water on it may only further serve to debilitate a sick or injured animal.
- Do not feed. Feeding the animal something other than what it is accustomed to may lead to illness and even death.
And another video of what to do made by yours truly a long time ago…
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