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Fisherieshanding out citations to elephant seal watchers. Over 65 docents, volunteers from all over the central coast, patrol the beaches north of Cambria in an effort to mitigate tourist inflicted damage to the elephant seals or themselves. While these animals appear docile they can factually move with unexpected quickness and inflict injury not only from their sheer mass but from their bite as well.Unfortunately some people just don't get it. They have to be ticketed and slapped with a fine before the light bulb of recognition goes on. Officer Roy Torres has been the man for the job and is handing out tickets that will cost you over a hundred bucks if you get too close to the massive seals. I don't know how long federal seal laws have been on the books but the fact that it is unlawful to harass or get to close to these animals will cost the brazen and uninitiated. Please remember to keep your distance if you visit the elephant seal haul-out beaches. |
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