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Sea lion wanders onto Cowlitz road

 A sea lion wandered far from water in southwest Washington state

By Associated Press
Published: February 25, 2020, 3:44pm

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.

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