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- Rescuers netted a lethargic sea otter near Morro Bay State Park Marina after multiple attempts.
- Giancarlo Rulli from The Marine Mammal Center reported that the underweight otter struggled to remain buoyant.
- On the fourth attempt, rescuers transported the otter to The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito for evaluation.
- Tests will include blood samples, radiographs, and ultrasounds to identify issues.
- Observers are advised to report unusual marine mammal behavior to the hotline.
