Southern Sea Otter Victim of Gunshot Wound

Otter fatally shot on San Luis Obispo County beach

A southern sea otter was shot dead March 22 at Montana de Oro State Park beach near Los Osos in San Luis Obispo County, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service).

A suspect has admitted to shooting the otter with a handgun, and the Service, California Department of Fish and Game, and California State Parks are investigating the incident. No arrests have been made. A necropsy will be performed by the Service