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Sea Lion Irving Released After Doubling Weight

7/3/2026

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  • The Marine Mammal Center released the rescued sea lion pup Irving on June 25, 2026 at Weston Beach, Monterey County.
  • Irving was found on April 16, 2026 near 48th Avenue and Irving Street in San Francisco weighing 36 pounds, and police, Recreation and Parks Department and TMMC staff moved him to Sausalito hospital.
  • Veterinarians tube-fed ground herring, then added herring, squid and anchovies, raising his weight to 72 pounds before releasing him with Jade at the beach.