{"id":179717,"date":"2025-09-30T09:07:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/179717\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T09:07:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:07:12","slug":"humane-society-urges-public-to-keep-distance-from-sea-lions-in-bellingham-kiro-7-news-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/179717\/","title":{"rendered":"Humane society urges public to keep distance from sea lions in Bellingham \u2013 KIRO 7 News Seattle"},"content":{"rendered":"

BELLINGHAM, Wash. \u2014 The Whatcom Humane Society is reminding people to keep their distance from sea lions<\/a> if they spot them in Puget Sound.<\/p>\n

This comes after a male California sea lion was spotted near Boulevard Park in Bellingham.<\/p>\n

Although the sea lion is believed to be in good health, it is recommended to stay at least 100 feet away\u2014 and keep pets away too. <\/p>\n

Seeing sea lions around Bellingham isn\u2019t unusual.<\/p>\n

During the winter, they migrate to Washington for food.<\/p>\n

They say that although sea lions can appear very cute and harmless, they can become stressed if people try to approach them, which can cause injuries. <\/p>\n

Sea lions also carry diseases that can easily be transmitted to humans and pets. <\/p>\n

It is also against the law to harass or approach marine mammals.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or concerns, the Whatcom Humane Society says you can call their Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at 360-966-8845. <\/p>\n

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