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Experts say the protected animals were likely killed by fishermen.
Federal officials are investigating the shooting deaths of six sea lions along the Washington state coast in what experts suspect is a plot by fishermen to eliminate competition for fish. A seventh animal was found decapitated.
A total of 13 sea lions have been found dead in Puget Sound since September, according to the Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Those not shot likely died from unspecified “acute trauma” in interactions with humans.
All the deaths are being investigated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries. It’s illegal to kill or harm sea lions, which are protected by federal law and penalties that include up to a year’s imprisonment and a $25,000 fine.
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Making a living as a fisherman must be tough but this sort of thing crosses a line.
Experts say the protected animals were likely killed by fishermen.
Federal officials are investigating the shooting deaths of six sea lions along the Washington state coast in what experts suspect is a plot by fishermen to eliminate competition for fish. A seventh animal was found decapitated.
A total of 13 sea lions have been found dead in Puget Sound since September, according to the Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Those not shot likely died from unspecified “acute trauma” in interactions with humans.
All the deaths are being investigated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries. It’s illegal to kill or harm sea lions, which are protected by federal law and penalties that include up to a year’s imprisonment and a $25,000 fine.
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Making a living as a fisherman must be tough but this sort of thing crosses a line.