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Sea Lion In 'Critical' Condition Rescued, Prognosis Remains Uncertain: PMMC
A California sea lion exhibiting wounds and severe malnourishment was rescued in Orange County this morning.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — A young California sea lion in "critical" condition was rescued by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center Wednesday.
Wednesday morning, the PMMC animal rescue team rescued the sea lion from Huntington Beach State Park. Upon arrival, the yearling was several malnourished, dehydrated and covered in multiple wounds on his flippers and body.
The sea lion was named "Sangria," according to a PMMC statement.
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"Sangria's prognosis is very guarded, but we will do everything in our power to give him the best chance at recovery," a PMMC statement read. "Please keep this little fighter in your thoughts as he begins his journey at PMMC."
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