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US probes video of apparent sea lion kicking in California

Federal wildlife authorities are investigating after a video appeared to show a person kicking a federally protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California. The footage appears to show someone throwing kicks at the animal while another person can be heard laughing in the background. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is involved in the investigation.

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