California man charged with animal cruelty for allegedly beating poisoned, pregnant sea lion with large stick

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California man charged with animal cruelty for allegedly beating poisoned, pregnant sea lion with large stick

California officials say a man was arrested for using a large stick to beat a poisoned, pregnant sea lion in Ventura County. The incident unfolded at the Ventura Beach Promenade, according to the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute. A dispatcher saw the man on the beach via several surveillance cameras. 'The sea lion continued to exhibit poisoning symptoms that included lethargy, seizures, and involuntary muscle spasms.' The man was capt…