Sea lions shot dead on Columbia River as salmon battle rages
Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 22:21
in Biology & Nature
Six federally protected sea lions were apparently shot to death on the Columbia River as they lay in open traps put out to ensnare the animals, which eat endangered salmon. State and federal authorities are investigating.
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