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San Diego closes off a sea lion hot spot where selfie-taking humans are just too much

SAN DIEGO -- Point La Jolla, known as one of California's prime sea lion rookeries, will no longer be accessible to the public after a unanimous vote by the San Diego City Council. The move is intended to put some space between the sea lions and intrusive human visitors. The 8-0 vote Monday afternoon amended the city's municipal code to keep the beach closed year-round. Last year, a City ...
Sea lions congregate at Point La Jolla in San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO -- Point La Jolla, known as one of California's prime sea lion rookeries, will no longer be accessible to the public after a unanimous vote by the San Diego City Council.

The move is intended to put some space between the sea lions and intrusive human visitors.

The 8-0 vote Monday afternoon amended the city's municipal code

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