$20,000 reward: Public appeal launched to find killer of sea lion shot in the back

The area is known for being home to many sea lions. https://imagebroker.com/10347124

A sea lion found shot off the California coast south of Los Angeles in August did not survive his injuries. A call for help has been issued to the public to find the shooter, with a reward of up to $20,000.

Last August, on the beach of Bolsa Chica State, in California, south of Los Angeles, a sea lion was found, injured between two aid stations by a walker.

According to information from the Los Angeles Times, the two-year-old animal had been taken in by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, a veterinary clinic specializing in this type of animal.

The animal “He was having difficulty breathing and seemed very lethargic. It was very clear that he needed to be rescued,” said Alissa Deming, the center's vice president. The day after he was taken in, the sea lion died in the clinic.