"The Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Orange County rescued the male sea lion, but it died from its injuries the following day," NOAA officials said.
"California sea lions are easy to view in the wild, but this puts them at higher risk of human-related injuries and death... feeding or trying to feed them is harmful and illegal."
"The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits harassment, hunting, capturing, or killing of sea lions and other marine mammals... it does not injure or kill an animal."
"Law enforcement is now actively seeking information on the person who shot the animal and any other details surrounding its shooting."
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