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Surprise Sea Lion Crashes Birthday Celebration in Dunedin

12/17/2025

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Espie Ayson, a Dunedin resident, discovered a sea lion on her front porch while heading to work.
Her husband Richard Ayson and daughter Anika initially thought something was wrong after hearing the scream, then watched the sea lion nearby.
Richard Ayson, a surfer familiar with the sea lion, said it added excitement to Sari's birthday.
He appreciated wildlife nearby as long as the sea lion kept its bathroom habits elsewhere.

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Story summary

Espie Ayson, a Dunedin resident, discovered a sea lion on her front porch while heading to work.
Her husband Richard Ayson and daughter Anika initially thought something was wrong after hearing the scream, then watched the sea lion nearby.
Richard Ayson, a surfer familiar with the sea lion, said it added excitement to Sari's birthday.
He appreciated wildlife nearby as long as the sea lion kept its bathroom habits elsewhere.