2 People Caught On Camera Throwing Rocks At Elephant Seal In Marin County

POINT REYES, CA – A livestream at a beach in Point Reyes caught a man and a woman throwing rocks that hit elephant seals Dec. 6, the National Parks Service announced Friday.

At around 3:40 p.m. on Dec. 6, video footage from the Chimney Rock livestream at Point Reyes National Seashore recorded two people throwing rocks toward an elephant seal resting on the beach below.

The woman is an adult with black hair, wearing a white baseball cap, a red and dark-colored jacket with blue and gold accents, and blue jeans.

In the video, she is can be seen throwing multiple rocks, several of which appear to strike the seal, according to the NPS.

The man is an adult wearing a dark jacket with neon yellow accents, including a neon yellow–lined hood, and carrying a large black DSLR-style camera.

He is also seen throwing rocks in the direction of the seal, NPS said.

"The footage shows deliberate throwing actions by both individuals, with multiple rocks striking the elephant seal," Point Reyes National Seashore posted on social media.

The elephant seals are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other NPS wildlife regulations.

Anyone with information on this incident can call the National Park Service tip line at 888-653-0009.