FILE. A sea lion rescued by the SeaWorld Rescue team in an undated FILE photo.
A sea lion was rescued after being found near a bike lane on Carlsbad Boulevard Friday night, according to the Carlsbad Police Department.
The responding officers aided in the late-night rescue by keeping the sea lion, who seemed sick according to a news release, safe from oncoming traffic as they waited for the SeaWorld Rescue team to arrive.
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WATCH HEREOnce The rescue team arrived to help the marine animal, they suspected that the sea lion was suffering from domoic acid poisoning and was taken by their team to receive professional care.
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SIGN UP This comes as many sea animals have been reported getting sick from a bloom of this toxic algae that has been seen along the coastline in Southern California. Dozens have gotten sick off the San Diego coast and several have died, according to SeaWorld.
Carlsbad Police ask that you call the SeaWorld Rescue team if you encounter a marine mammal in distress. The rescue team's number is: 1-200-541-SEAL
