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Quemchi beach near the CERMAQ facility

· Los Lagos

The Armada reported a young sea lion on a beach at Quemchi. Sernapesca's veterinarian identified it as a common sea lion and found it in good health, without injuries. Source: https://www.armada.cl/autoridad-maritima-en-conjunto-con-personal-sernapesca-realizaron

Species
South American sea lion
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Armada de Chile; Sernapesca

About this record

Supporting evidence
The original Armada account dates the beach report to the afternoon of Tuesday 25 August 2020 and attributes the common sea lion identification to Sernapesca's veterinarian. Playa Choen was the later relocation site, not the original sighting location.
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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Ancud coastal area

An Armada patrol found a juvenile sea lion apparently disoriented along the Ancud coast. Sernapesca attended and transferred it to Chiloé Silvestre for assessment. Source: https://www.armada.cl/noticias-navales/personal-de-la-armada-y-sernapesca-realizan-rescate-a-lobo-marino-en-ancud

Source: Armada de Chile; Sernapesca