PORTLAND — A sea lion wandered far from the Cowlitz River near Castle Rock.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported the Steller sea lion, weighing around 600 pounds, was discovered in a wooded area outside Castle Rock.
The animal was about two miles from water.
Authorities had to wait several hours for a trailer Saturday to transport the animal back to water.
Authorities believe the female sea lion was hunting smelt. Sea lions are common in the Cowlitz River this time of year.