Successful Sea Lion Rescue
The slippery rocks of the Marina del Rey jetty caused a failed rescue attempt with a sick sea lion this Sunday. The very ill animal backed into the water just before the rescue attempt took place.
With Lifeguards and Harbor Patrol alerted to watch out for her, a call came in the afternoon about a sea lion in the water, struggling to breathe and possibly entangled in the dozens of fishing lines at the end of Santa Monica Pier. Marine Animal Rescue (MAR) responded and with assistance from Santa Monica Harbor Patrol, MAR hoop netted the sea lion just before she would have been dragged by the surf and currents into the pier pilings.
Thanks to the Santa Monica Harbor Patrol for their assistance.
Peter Wallerstein
Marine Animal Rescue Specialist
Friends of Animals
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On May 28, 2009, James Zwerg wrote:
Great job on the successful rescue! I encountered a Sea Lion this past Memorial Day weekend with net around her neck. She is located at Isla San Pedro Martir in the Sea of Cortez. I have a video that documents her condition and am wondering if there are any agencies that may be able to help her, or help us help her. She seems pretty good, but certainly would be better off without the line cutting into her neck. Thanks for the info, James Zwerg
FoA comments:
James, thank you for your concern and report. We’ll email you directly about available assistance in your area. The sea lion definitely needs help.