600-Pound Sea Lion Found Blocking Road Returned to Columbia River

4 年前

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s deputies and officials from the Washignton Department of Fish and Wildlife teamed up to help a “wayward” sea lion return to the Columbia River on Sunday, February 23.

According to the Cowlitz County sheriff’s office, Sgt Corey Huffine responded to an “unexpected road hazard” in the shape of a 600-pound sea lion on Garlock Road in Castle Rock, Washington. The sheriff’s office said the animal likely reached the area after traveling up creeks from the Cowlitz River.

Deputies worked with members of the Washington Humane Society and officials from the Cowlitz County Public Works for several hours to contain the sea lion.

It was then taken by transport trailer back to the Columbia River. Credit: Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful