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Teen Pleads Guilty for Sea Lion Abuse | Sacramento News
An 18-year-old in San Diego got caught on video kicking and chasing a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, leading to a federal guilty plea under the Marine Mammal Protection Act — punishable by up to a year in prison and $100K. The teen admitted to four kicks and two more after the animal fled, while acting aggressively like a UFC fighter. With only four NOAA officers statewide, enforcement relies on volunteers — making this case a stark reminder that harming protected marine life has serious legal consequences, echoing similar arrests like the one involving a Hawaiian monk seal. Listen in comfort:Get…
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