ASTORIA, Ore. — Federal wildlife officials are investigating a string of sea lion shootings on the Oregon coast.
The Humane Society of the U.S. and another group are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of those responsible for the shootings.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says ten California sea lions and one harbor seal were shot and killed during the months of April and May.
Their bodies were found floating in the waters near the shore in Astoria, Oregon. Multiple shell casings were also found nearby, in areas where sea lions congregate.
Killing a sea lion is a federal offense under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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