US officials investigate after video appears to show person kicking sea lion
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A video appears to show a person kicking a federally protected sea lion at a beach in San Diego, California. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is investigating the incident. The sea lion is protected under federal law, making the act potentially illegal. The investigation aims to identify the individual and determine if charges are warranted.
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Federal wildlife authorities are investigating the incident
The sea lion is a federally protected animal.
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A video appears to show a person kicking a sea lion at a beach in San Diego, California.
The Guardian- Federal wildlife authorities are investigating the incident
- The sea lion is a federally protected animal
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Loaded language removed<p>Video appears to show a person kicking the federally protected animal in San Diego, California</p><p>Federal wildlife authorities are investigating after a video appeared to show a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/california">California</a>.</p><p>A spokesperson for the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
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A video appears to show a person kicking a sea lion at a beach in San Diego, California.
The GuardianThe sea lion is a federally protected animal.
The GuardianFederal wildlife authorities are investigating the incident.
The GuardianThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is involved in the investigation.
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