Police appeal for information after three sea lions are shot

Sunday 10 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 11 Aug 2025, 10:36am

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Three endangered sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki River on Saturday. Two animals were found dead and a third had to be euthanised. Oamaru police are now seeking help from the public to identify those responsible.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 10 Aug 2025, 7:05pm

   Police seek public's help after "senseless" shooting of three sea lions (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 10 Aug 2025, 7:33pm

   Three sea lions fatally shot in mouth in Waitaki River, Ōamaru, as police search for culprits (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 10 Aug 2025, 8:04pm

   Three sea lions found dead in Otago after being shot (opens in new tab)

4. The PressMon 11 Aug 2025, 10:36am

   Endangered sea lions shot at Waitaki River mouth (opens in new tab)