A man named Christopher Hurtado was arrested after being caught on surveillance footage attacking a California sea lion suffering from domoic acid poisoning at Ventura Beach. He was detained while attempting to flee and was found in possession of methamphetamine. Authorities arrested him on several charges, including animal cruelty and violating laws protecting marine mammals. The sea lion was taken to a treatment center for monitoring. Officials emphasize the legal protections of marine mammals and the significance of addressing environmental toxins like domoic acid, which severely impacts marine life.
A man was arrested on Tuesday morning for allegedly beating a sea lion suffering from domoic acid poisoning on Ventura Beach. Surveillance footage captured the incident.
California sea lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, making it a crime to intentionally harm or harass them. The authorities responded quickly.
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