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An 18-year-old man pleaded guilty to kicking a California sea lion multiple times at La Jolla Cove, captured on video and shared nationwide — a shocking act that violated federal marine mammal protection laws. The footage shows him repeatedly kicking the animal, including two forceful blows to its face, forcing it to flee. Facing up to a year in prison and $100,000 in fines, his sentencing is set for October 20th. Officials stress that such behavior is not only illegal but deadly for protected wildlife — and this isn’t an isolated case: earlier this year, a man was charged for throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal. These incidents send a clear message: our coastlines and their creatures demand respect.

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