2 caught on video throwing rocks at resting elephant seal in Point Reyes
Why the elephant seals flick sand at Point Reyes National Seashore
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POINT REYES STATION, Calif. - A man and a woman were captured on video throwing rocks at an elephant seal resting on a beach at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Several rocks struck seal
What we know:
The National Park Service shared an image from the Chimney Rock livestream on Dec. 6 showing two people throwing rocks toward an elephant seal lying on the beach.
A woman was observed throwing multiple rocks, some of which appeared to strike the seal, the agency said. A man was also seen throwing rocks at the animal.
"The footage shows deliberate throwing actions by both individuals, with multiple rocks striking the elephant seal," the National Park Service said.
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Protected species
Local perspective:
Elephant seals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other wildlife regulations.
The woman seen throwing rocks had black hair and was wearing a white baseball cap, a red and dark-colored jacket with blue and gold accents, and blue jeans.The man was wearing a dark jacket with neon yellow accents, including a neon yellow-lined hood, and was carrying a large black DSLR-style camera.
The National Park Service is investigating an incident in which two people were seen throwing rocks at a seal resting on the beach at Point Reyes National Seashore.
The National Park Service is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 888-653-0009.
The Source: Information for this story comes from the National Park Service.