A young male California sea lion was rescued in San Rafael and taken to the Marine Mammal Center for treatment. The sea lion weighed only 60 to 70 pounds and exhibited symptoms consistent with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease associated with contaminated environments. Rescuers took over two hours to capture the animal using improvised methods. The treatment plan involves antibiotics and fluids, with a concerning survival rate of approximately one-third for acute leptospirosis cases. Fortunately, the sea lion is currently eating and foraging well alongside others in the facility.
The young male California sea lion was found underweight at 60 to 70 pounds and showing signs of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease linked to contaminated water.
The Marine Mammal Center suspects leptospirosis in the sea lion, with treatment including antibiotics and supportive fluids; only one-third survive acute cases.
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