The male California sea lion that made its way to shore Sunday evening has been removed from the beach at Golden Gardens.
A small group of people gathered around the yellow caution tape Monday afternoon as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials coerced the lethargic animal into a cage.
Although the sea lion has been practically motionless since last night, it did got up and move around as he was prodded into the cage.
NOAA officials tell us the animal will be taken to Point Defiance for evaluation.
Earlier: Seal Sitters respond to sea lion at Golden Gardens
Last night: Injured sea lion comes ashore at Golden Gardens