Rescuers in British Columbia successfully free a sea lion entangled in a rope causing severe injuries. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society, along with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and local support, saved a female Steller sea lion spotted near Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island in November. Despite challenges like weather and the sea lion’s movements, a collaborative effort led to the sedation and removal of the rope, which had been causing harm for weeks. The society emphasizes the importance of preventing marine pollution to protect these creatures.
