Sea Lion Rescued from Plastic Trap | Vancouver News

A massive 280-kilogram California sea lion, tangled in plastic near Race Rocks Ecological Reserve, was rescued after a tense 17-day wait through thick fog — thanks to a drone, a skilled vet team, and a dedicated spotter. The operation, led by Dr. Martin Haulena and involving Fisheries and Oceans Canada, successfully sedated, freed, tagged, and released the sea lion — proving how vital public reports and coordinated rescue efforts are for marine wildlife. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e42856dc767adad