Officials Seek Public’s Help After Elephant Seal Pup Brutally Stabbed on Oregon Coast

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In a disturbing and heartbreaking incident, a young elephant seal pup was found stabbed multiple times on the beach in Neskowin, Oregon—and officials are asking for the public’s help to track down the person responsible.

According to NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement, the attack happened late Sunday, March 16, between 8:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., near the base of Proposal Rock in front of the beachfront condos. The injured pup, though seriously wounded, miraculously survived the attack. Thanks to the quick response from the Marine Mammal Stranding Team, the seal was evaluated and relocated to safety.

Now, federal wildlife authorities are launching a full investigation and have

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