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According to ODFW spokesman Rick Hargrave, seven sea lions were trapped today [3/9/10]. Of those, five were allegedly on the government hit list - the list of animals who have been "observed eating at least one salmon." As a result, according to Hargrave, all five were to be put to death some time today. We were unable to confirm with him when the event took place - he said he "wouldn't know till the end of the day." At the end of the day, of course, he was unavailable. He was clear, however, that the sea lions would be killed. Rick Hargrave may be contacted by calling (503) 947-6020 or faxing (971) 673-6070. [ Read More ] Sea Lion Advocates Confront Robert Stansell at Bonneville Dam Today [3/10/10], representatives from at least three different animal advocacy organizations converged on the Bonneville Dam office of Army Corps of Engineers fisheries biologist Robert Stansell. Matt Rossell from NW In Defense of Animals, Julie Farris of the Sea Lion Defense Brigade, Justin Kay of the Portland Animal Defense League, and a contingent of members of each group wanted to speak with Mr. Stansell about the role that he, and the Army Corps of Engineers, have played in the unnecessary and tragic killing of sea lions on the Columbia river. [ Read More ]
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