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Any ideas how to help this sea lion? UPDATE

brewer - 12-12-2012 at 11:02 AM

UPDATE to Sea Lion wrapped in net:
So, after dozens of calls to everyone we could think of, my wife was finally able to speak with Sarah Wilkin of NOAA, who, after seeing these same disturbing pictures, put her in touch with PROFEPA in San Felipe. They were awaiting the phone call and made the trip down to PF within the week... conditions were too windy to do anything so they returned on Dec. 28. They met us at our house and I took 3 of the 5 of them out on my boat to the rock island (see pics), Conrado Perez headed the operation along with his coworkers, they netted the sea lion, once into the truck drove her 5 hours north to Mexicali to Vets Julio Mercado and Sergio Mercado of the zoo of Mexicali, who volunteered to help the sea lion. After 2 weeks, Conrado and his colleagues of PROFEPA, along with a few others, drove the recovered gal back to PF and released her back into the water. She is expected to recover fully, see attached pictures. We are so grateful to Conrado, PROFEPA, and the vets who cared for her and look forward to having a good relationship with them in the future.

https://picasaweb.google.com/114630261875012854928/January14...
xxx
[Edited on 1-15-2013 by brewer]

[Edited on 1-15-2013 by brewer]

bent-rim - 12-12-2012 at 12:08 PM

Try the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Calif. They have a # to call to report a distressed marine mammal. It's 415-289-SEAL(7325). They are connected with Sea World in San Diego, who would deal with marine mammals in SoCal.

LancairDriver - 12-13-2012 at 10:38 AM

Completely out of my area of expertise to directly help but...Probably a long shot. Never under estimating the innovation shown by Baja natives, If any of the local Mexicans think they might be able to get the net cut off the unfortunate animal without causing further harm, I will offer a $500 reward. Of course verified by photos showing her successfully returned to the water under her own power. Is there anyone in the area who could organize or oversee this effort?

brewer - 12-13-2012 at 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by LancairDriver
Completely out of my area of expertise to directly help but...Probably a long shot. Never under estimating the innovation shown by Baja natives, If any of the local Mexicans think they might be able to get the net cut off the unfortunate animal without causing further harm, I will offer a $500 reward. Of course verified by photos showing her successfully returned to the water under her own power. Is there anyone in the area who could organize or oversee this effort?

That's a generous offer. I'll throw in some $ too. We are heading back there on Dec.27th. I'll put the word out and see if I can encourage some interest.

The pictures were from my kayak. I was so close to her that I reached out with the paddle to gently touch her. I had my knife ready. Well, she didn't like that. I think a throw net and a couple guys to hold her down so no one gets bit.

I should have internet down there. I'll post any news.

[Edited on 12-14-2012 by brewer]

LancairDriver - 12-13-2012 at 06:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by brewer
Quote:
Originally posted by LancairDriver
Completely out of my area of expertise to directly help but...Probably a long shot. Never under estimating the innovation shown by Baja natives, If any of the local Mexicans think they might be able to get the net cut off the unfortunate animal without causing further harm, I will offer a $500 reward. Of course verified by photos showing her successfully returned to the water under her own power. Is there anyone in the area who could organize or oversee this effort?

That's a generous offer. I'll throw in some $ too. We are heading back there on Dec.27th. I'll put the word out and see if I can encourage some interest.

The pictures were from my kayak. I was so close to her that I reached out with the paddle to gently touch her. I had my knife ready. Well, she didn't like that. I think a throw net and a couple guys to hold her down so no one gets bit.

I should have internet down there. I'll post any news.

[Edited on 12-14-2012 by brewer]


That would be great if you can get something going brewer! Look forward to hearing hopefully good news and spending a few pesos for a worthy cause.

BajaWarrior - 12-13-2012 at 06:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by brewer
Quote:
Originally posted by LancairDriver
Completely out of my area of expertise to directly help but...Probably a long shot. Never under estimating the innovation shown by Baja natives, If any of the local Mexicans think they might be able to get the net cut off the unfortunate animal without causing further harm, I will offer a $500 reward. Of course verified by photos showing her successfully returned to the water under her own power. Is there anyone in the area who could organize or oversee this effort?

That's a generous offer. I'll throw in some $ too. We are heading back there on Dec.27th. I'll put the word out and see if I can encourage some interest.

The pictures were from my kayak. I was so close to her that I reached out with the paddle to gently touch her. I had my knife ready. Well, she didn't like that. I think a throw net and a couple guys to hold her down so no one gets bit.

I should have internet down there. I'll post any news.

[Edited on 12-14-2012 by brewer]


Brewer,

we're down on the 26th through the 6th if you guys need a stopping point.

BW

brewer - 12-14-2012 at 08:07 AM

Chuck, we'll try to stop by and say HI.

brewer - 12-23-2012 at 05:18 PM

Just an update. Profepa has shown up. They have seen the sea lion. It's been blowing for days, so its still too rough to try anything. They said they will return after Christmas.

We will be there on Thurs. Hopefully to give them a hand if they need it.

desertcpl - 12-23-2012 at 05:33 PM

we just looked at your photos,,thats really bad,, I hope this has a happy ending.

fishing like this has so many bad consequences,

Marc - 12-23-2012 at 06:11 PM

Follow through with pictures if possible.

brewer - 12-23-2012 at 06:32 PM

Will do for sure.

LancairDriver - 12-23-2012 at 09:09 PM

Looking forward to a good outcome. Thanks for the update.

brewer - 1-14-2013 at 10:55 PM

update posted

LancairDriver - 1-14-2013 at 11:42 PM

Great news Brewer! Appreciate all of your effort and what a successful result. My offer to help financially still stands, and U2 me with a way to get the money to distribute to whoever you choose. I can bank wire transfer to any account you can give me the bank routing number or whatever works. Good to hear you were able to muster the necessary resources to get the job done. Congratulations, one less animal suffering in Baja.

rhintransit - 1-15-2013 at 06:41 AM

thank you for your efforts in this. heartwarming result for one of Baja's injured/abused animals.

Stickers - 1-15-2013 at 07:47 AM

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Originally posted by brewer
update posted


Where is the update posted?

bajadogs - 1-15-2013 at 08:43 AM

Great job Brewer!!!

Stickers, the update is at the beginning of this thread.

Ateo - 1-15-2013 at 08:45 AM

OUTSTANDING WORK!!

Bwana_John - 1-15-2013 at 08:49 AM

Outstanding!!!

Now if we could help one of the sea lions I see every year out at Santa Barbara Island (CINP) with a monofiliment necktie.

mcfez - 1-15-2013 at 09:28 AM

I dont see a 'update' either......did I miss it somehow?

durrelllrobert - 1-15-2013 at 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by mcfez
I dont see a 'update' either......did I miss it somehow?

Any ideas how to help this sea lion? UPDATE



UPDATE to Sea Lion wrapped in net:
So, after dozens of calls to everyone we could think of, my wife was finally able to speak with Sarah Wilkin of NOAA, who, after seeing these same disturbing pictures, put her in touch with PROFEPA in San Felipe. They were awaiting the phone call and made the trip down to PF within the week... conditions were too windy to do anything so they returned on Dec. 28. They met us at our house and I took 3 of the 5 of them out on my boat to the rock island (see pics), Conrado Perez headed the operation along with his coworkers, they netted the sea lion, once into the truck drove her 5 hours north to Mexicali to Vets Julio Mercado and Sergio Mercado of the zoo of Mexicali, who volunteered to help the sea lion. After 2 weeks, Conrado and his colleagues of PROFEPA, along with a few others, drove the recovered gal back to PF and released her back into the water. She is expected to recover fully, see attached pictures. We are so grateful to Conrado, PROFEPA, and the vets who cared for her and look forward to having a good relationship with them in the future.

https://picasaweb.google.com/114630261875012854928/January14...
xxx
[Edited on 1-15-2013 by brewer]

brewer - 1-15-2013 at 04:22 PM

This is the update. Somehow my wife deleted the original post asking if anyone knew how to help.
Quote:
Originally posted by brewer
UPDATE to Sea Lion wrapped in net:
So, after dozens of calls to everyone we could think of, my wife was finally able to speak with Sarah Wilkin of NOAA, who, after seeing these same disturbing pictures, put her in touch with PROFEPA in San Felipe. They were awaiting the phone call and made the trip down to PF within the week... conditions were too windy to do anything so they returned on Dec. 28. They met us at our house and I took 3 of the 5 of them out on my boat to the rock island (see pics), Conrado Perez headed the operation along with his coworkers, they netted the sea lion, once into the truck drove her 5 hours north to Mexicali to Vets Julio Mercado and Sergio Mercado of the zoo of Mexicali, who volunteered to help the sea lion. After 2 weeks, Conrado and his colleagues of PROFEPA, along with a few others, drove the recovered gal back to PF and released her back into the water. She is expected to recover fully, see attached pictures. We are so grateful to Conrado, PROFEPA, and the vets who cared for her and look forward to having a good relationship with them in the future.

https://picasaweb.google.com/114630261875012854928/January14...
xxx
[Edited on 1-15-2013 by brewer]

[Edited on 1-15-2013 by brewer]

liknbaja127 - 1-15-2013 at 08:42 PM

you guys Rock! great job!

jbcoug - 1-15-2013 at 09:32 PM

Absolutely astounding! What a job you guys did. Thank you all!

John

Paulina - 1-15-2013 at 10:00 PM

This makes my heart happy. Thank you to everyone involved.

P>*)))>{

shari - 1-16-2013 at 12:01 PM

WOW...Brewer you are my hero of the day....and all of you who helped save this poor sealion. What an amazing effort by everyone concerned...BRAVO...a standing ovation to you.

mtgoat666 - 1-16-2013 at 12:07 PM

good job!

did PROFEPA staff do all the capture/transport? or were local fishermen involved?
for future reference, who should be called for seal/whale entanglement?

i did not know there was a zoo in mexicali...

brewer - 1-16-2013 at 08:56 PM

PROFEPA did the capture and transport in their own vehicle. They did not have a boat, so we used mine. I would indeed contact them with any entanglement issues. They were very enthusiastic and proud of their job. Let me know if you need contact information.

If we could look at the gill netting issue, that would eliminate a lot of the problems.

Shari, we just spent a little time with Ken and am looking forward to seeing you in Scammon's mid. Feb. Are you going to be there?

The Abel's

[Edited on 1-17-2013 by brewer]

brewer - 1-17-2013 at 11:16 AM

Here are the photos before the rescue.

https://picasaweb.google.com/114630261875012854928/SeaLion?a...

SEA LION

brewer - 1-24-2013 at 11:09 PM

.. this is actually Brewers better 1/2, he's down south... not sure why some of you are not able to read the update, but the sea lion is doing well and recovering on 'her rock' in Punta Final. We are so pleased with PROFEPA San Felipe, specifically Conrado Perez who was instrumental in making this rescue happen. Julio Mercado is a vet in Mexicali who is opening an animal hospital called LYON Vetrinario Hospital. He regularly helps Conrado with injured animals, and preformed surgery and rehabilitation free of charge to our sea lion. I am requesting that anyone who has offered to help financially, or cares to, direct their contributions his hospital. It is scheduled to officially open in the next week, please u2u Brewer if you need the address or more contact info. Julio Mercado is a licensed vet did his residency at the San Diego Zoo, he is specifically trained in large animals and conservation and I believe he will continue to be an advocate and asset to wildlife conservation in this region.
PROFEPA SAN FELIPELYON Vetrinario Hospital