Police appeal for help to find people responsible for sea lion shooting (graphic content)

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Aug 10, 2025 |
File / Sea Lions

CONTENT WARNING

Oamaru Police are eager to hear from the community to help identify those responsible for senseless acts of cruelty against wildlife.

Sergeant Tony Woodbridge of Waitaki Police said police were notified by the Department of Conservation that three endangered sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki River on Saturday 9 August.

Two of the sea lions were deceased and a third wounded sea lion sadly had to be euthanised.

Police are working with DOC rangers to investigate the evidence supplied to them.

If you can help, call Police on 105 quoting event number P063434540 or visit us at the Ōamaru Police Station.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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