Mile 244 Report
Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
November 1, 2025
Stranded live sea lion.
Report Details
Stranded live sea lion. Unsure of condition. Beachgoers, unfortunately, not keeping a respectable distance. Reported to stranding line.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 2 feet.
Human Activities
Unable to keep beachgoers back for very long. Hoping someone came to check on the animal.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Noticed sea lion on beach near Chinook Winds Casino. Captured pics from above/beach access point. People were starting to gather - I did direct quite a few to back up from the animal and most responded positively, but more kept coming. Called the strandings line and reported..
Actions & Comments
Unsure about the condition of the sea lion. Reported to the strandings line.
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Lisa Bizon-Carroll
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