California sea lion dies after being shot; police hunt for gunman

California sea lion dies after being shot; police hunt for gunman

Federal officials are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a sea lion in California this week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the incident in an Oct. 9 press release. The sea lion was found injured at Bolsa Chica State Beach Monday. The animal, still alive when officials photographed him, was…