Hurt Sea Lion Asks Boaters For Help | The Dodo

A hurt sea lion climbs up a ladder to ask boaters for help. The sea lion was named Amber and taken to rehab where she was released back to the ocean months later.

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[jonnylumberjack]

Wow, she's so underweight :( No blubber on her tiny frame at all, she was lucky to get the help when she did. So lovely to know she's healthy and back in the wild :)

[stonkr]

From what I can find, this was off Laguna Beach, California in 2014. The animal was taken to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center for treatment of a head puncture wound, dehydration & malnourishment.

[michaelperine]

What a privilege to be able to rescue this little creature.

[AGDinCA]

She must have really felt there was no other option. I'm so glad and grateful these nice humans recognized what she was doing and helped her.

[jt]

She was definitely in pain, her slow movements malnourished state are evident. Glad she found help and is doin better

[theglanconer]

Clever girl, beautiful humans. Well done to all.

[jazzman]

It’s a very special and uplifting experience when a wild animal puts its trust in you.

[LaserRanger]

So glad to hear that she was nursed back to help and released. Cute little lady

[ocasio]

She must of known a shark could finish her and had no options. That’s absolutely amazing to see and animal like this asking for help. Amazing…. Just amazing

[analogkid]

Glad she found the right boat, with the right people.
A little rehab and she’s ready for the ocean again.
Nice save folks. 👍

[martyn]

Amazing to see a wild animal trusted a human enough to join them on the boat, no sign of aggression or fear

[hestergreen]

Such a smart girl, knowing that human intervention was needed to survive. I’m so thankful you were nearby for this rescue. Thank you for taking the next steps towards getting her back to health..

[oceanwaves]

At least the person didn't scream and scare it like in other videos I see. She looked skinny. Thanks for saving her life.

[spincycle]

What an honor that would be...to have this special animal ask a human for help...🥰

[Pamela-invr]

This sea pup somehow knew the humans were ok. Bless you for caring for this beautiful creature.

[georgeirwin]

She was malnourished to the point of her ribs showing when she turned her head. Bless you guys for taking her aboard and hopefully saving her life.

[richardbrewer]

Poor baby, you can see how skinny this baby is, he or she definitely needs some help from rehabers . These are good people.

[marieannette]

I'm so happy they recognized the poor pup needed help. Praising you for following your help

[arnehovind]

Amazing that she felt safe enough and swam right to you and didn't hesitate to climb on board. So grateful that there are many people out there with the compassion to help our wildlife friends! Kuddos to you for helping!

[BreakerInc]

She had the right idea, clever girl! So glad this had a happy ending, and she's so adorable, looking like a sea puppy and all.