Mile 216 Report
Newport, Nye Beach south
March 11, 2007
Stranded California sea lion (Zalophus californianus).
Report Details
Stranded California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). It appears that someone has tried (but failed) to hack or saw off the head.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.9 feet.
Notable Wildlife
Immature (1st winter) glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus)
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Adult male California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). The carcass has been mutilated: it appears that someone tried to hack or saw off the head. Located high on the beach just south of the Vietnam Memorial Walk at Don Davis Park.
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