Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has received a report from a member of the public urging them to attend to a sea lion that looks like it香蕉视频直播檚 been caught up in some type of rope.

The animal was seen on Friday by a crabber.

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On Monday a DFO crew was in Cowichan Bay to investigate.

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The Vancouver Aquarium香蕉视频直播檚 Marine Mammal Rescue manager Lindsaye Akhurst said her group has fielded a lot of calls about the sea lion.

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DFO encourages people to report all marine mammals in distress to 1-800-465-4336.

sarah.simpson@cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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