Sea Lion Rescue

• Marathon attempt to save Nanaimo sea lion caught on camera

  Unfortunately the effort, which included up to a dozen people carrying the large creature up over 100 stairs, wasn't able to save it.

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  Feb 26, 2021
  
• ‘Heartbreaking’: Sea lion shot with crossbow rescued from log boom in Powell River, B.C.

  The male, who has been dubbed "Archie," is now being cared for at the aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, where he's being treated for "horrific" injuries.

  Nov 29, 2019
  
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• After two weeks, wounded Steller sea lion euthanized at Vancouver Aquarium

  Ukee the sea lion was found near Ucluelet on Oct. 11, suffering a gunshot wound. 

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  Oct 26, 2018
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• Señor Cinco, sea lion blinded by gunshot to the face, moves into Vancouver Aquarium

  He was left blinded, with broken teeth and unable to defend himself.

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  Jun 7, 2018
• Sea lion rescued after being found weak and emaciated on Campbell River beach

  "We do see a large number of male California sea lions arriving in our area at this time of year."

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2017
• Rescued sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds

  A California sea lion was discovered with gunshot wounds to his face after the Vancouver Aquarium found him on Spanish Banks.

  Environment

  May 12, 2017
• Sea lion rescued from fishing gear hops on boat, poses for pics

  Officials say a juvenile sea lion was so happy to be rescued after getting hooked by fishing gear off Southern California, it jumped into a Coast Guard boat.

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  Jan 15, 2017
• Two sea lions tangled in marine debris rescued by team from Vancouver Aquarium

  “Marine debris poses serious threats to marine mammals, especially sea lions,” says Haulena. “We were able to disentangle two male California sea lions by cutting debris from their necks, which saved them from a prolonged and very painful death.”

  Oct 30, 2013