News Release from: West Linn Police Dept.
SICK SEA LION NOT SICK AFTER ALL, JUST TERRITORIAL
Posted: March 5th, 2013 3:12 PM
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An update to this story. According to Professor Debbie Duffield, Professor of Biology at Portland State University, the Sea Lion is not sick. He is recovering from an injury however and it appears he is recovering well. According to Professor Duffield this male sea lion is a large territorial bull, among the largest in our region, and is well known to the biologist who have tracked him and developed a fondness for him. At this time he is not in danger and will eventually move on but on his own schedule. The public is asked to continue to follow all of the advisories for marine mammals.
Federal and State Laws Prohibit Touching, Feeding, or Disturbing Marine Mammals. Seals and Sea Lions often rest on or along Oregon beaches and waterways. Please stay at least 50 yards away from them, DO NOT pour water on seals or sea lions, DO NOT allow dogs to approach, and please DO NOT DISTURB the animal.
For further information and media inquiries from this point forward please contact Professor Duffield at 503-725-4078 or duffieldd@pdx.edu
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