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Dozens of Sick Sea Lions, Dolphins, Pelicans Washing Up on California Beaches

04/12/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

“LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Sick sea lions and other marine mammals are washing up on shore at Southland beaches.

Rescuers say the animals are suffering from domoic acid poisoning, a neurotoxin found in large algae blooms that naturally occur in the spring.

So far this year, Marine Animal Rescue has removed at least 34 sea lions from beaches in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, according to rescuer Peter Wallerstein.

The animals that are washing up are suffering from seizures, paralysis and foaming at the mouth.

Rescuers warn that if you see a sick animal, stay away because the disoriented animals could bite.

In addition to sea lions, rescuers say sick dolphins and pelicans have been found.”  Read more.

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