Wandering sea lion pup rescued from Santa Barbara streets

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KABC) -- An adorable sea lion pup was rescued in Santa Barbara after officials said he wandered into the middle of a street.

The California sea lion managed to make its way to Cabrillo Boulevard near Stearns Wharf, the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute said in a Facebook post on Sunday.

Crews with the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol were able to rescue the pup, who officials said was malnourished.

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