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Grange Beach

· South Australia

A female Australian sea lion was observed looking sick at Grange Beach on 29 January. The DEW marine team assessed it as emaciated and subsequently euthanised it.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
SA Department for Environment and Water

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Supporting evidence
https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/environment/docs/20260129_Australian-sea-lion_Grange_Beach.pdf — Page 3 clinical history explicitly dates the public observation to 29 January 2026, 10:51 am. This establishes an encounter date independently of the collection heading. Species follows the official report.
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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