Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFederal wildlife officials have launched an investigation after a viral video appeared to show a man repeatedly kicking a protected sea lion at California's La Jolla Cove.The footage shows the sea lion trying to escape while the man appears to chase it, kicking at the animal as another person can be heard laughing in the background.The suspect has not been publicly identified, but NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement confirmed it is investigating the incident and says it cannot comment further while the case is ongoing.California sea lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which prohibits harassing the animals and requires people to keep a safe distance.San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria condemned the footage as a "disgusting act of animal cruelty" and directed local authorities to review the video as outrage spread online.In fullCruel attack on defenseless sea lion sparks outrage as feds launch probeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Caught on camera: Man appears to kick helpless sea lion as feds swoop in
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFederal wildlife officials have launched an investigation after a viral video appeared to show a man repeatedly kicking a protected sea lion at California's La Jolla Cove.The footage shows the sea lion trying to escape while the man appears to chase it, kicking at the animal as another person can be heard laughing in the background.The suspect has not been publicly identified, but NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement confirmed it is investigating the incident and says it cannot comment further while the case is ongoing.California sea lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which prohibits harassing the animals and requires people to keep a safe distance.San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria condemned the footage as a "disgusting act of animal cruelty" and directed local authorities to review the video as outrage spread online.In fullCruel attack on defenseless sea lion sparks outrage as feds launch probeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
