The incident may seem unusual, but it is not the only case of wildlife ending up in harm's way.

Sea lions are not a rare sighting in San Francisco. Since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, many have called Pier 39 home. But unlike in other years, one sea lion has made quite a splash for locals and ...

Scientists and tourists alike have been amazed by the massive sea lion hanging out on a San Francisco pier. The species can grow nearly twice the size of California sea lions. "Chonkers," a Steller ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A massive sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become a major draw at San Francisco’s Pier 39, attracting Bay Area ...