US officials investigate after video appears to show person kicking sea lion

Video appears to show a person kicking the federally protected animal in San Diego, California Federal wildlife authorities are investigating after a video appeared to show a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in California . A spokesperson for the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) confirmed an investigation into the case but declined to provide additional details on Sunday.…

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The video appears to show a person throwing kicks at the sea lion at La Jolla Cove as at least one other person can be heard laughing in the background.

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Guardian Published 27 July 2026

US officials investigate after video appears to show person kicking sea lion

CBS Published 27 July 2026

Video appears to show person kicking sea lion: "Disgusting act"

The video appears to show a person throwing kicks at the sea lion at La Jolla Cove as at least one other person can be heard laughing in the background.

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