Teenager Tyler Muehl from California is facing prison time and a $100k fine after he pleaded guilty to kicking a sea lion.
An 18-year-old from California is reportedly facing up to a year in prison and a $100k fine after pleading guilty to kicking a sea lion. The incident, which was captured on video earlier in July, saw the teenager Tyler Muehl circling the animal, throwing punches and kicks like an MMA fighter.
Muehl was arrested and brought before a federal court on August 13, 2026. Muehl was arrested and brought before a federal court on August 13, where he pleaded guilty to violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act by “harassing” the sea lion. The teenager is now scheduled for sentencing later this year on October 20.
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In the viral video from July, Muehl was seen standing in front of a sea lion, pretending to be an MMA fighter. He was weaving around the animal and then suddenly kicked the animal. We don’t know if the kick connected, but the animal’s head tilted upwards, and it subsequently tried to run away.
Muehl then kicked the animal near the neck again, and this time a loud thud was heard, signalling that the hit had connected. The animal tried to run away once again, and the teenager gave chase, kicking the animal again from behind.
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