Awww! Sea lion pup gets rescued from San Francisco sidewalk

A stranded sea lion pup has been spotted wandering a San Francisco sidewalk in a scene that marine rescuers warn could become commonplace as the ocean heats up. [caption id=“attachment_2222138” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  Stranded sea lion pup lying next to a car on a San Francisco street. AP[/caption] Video from the Marine Mammal Center in nearby Sausalito shows the male sea lion nicknamed Rubbish hiding under a car Thursday and waddling away from rescuers. They eventually got a net around the pup, moved it into a crate and took it to the center. [caption id=“attachment_2222142” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  KNTV reports that a veterinarian there recognized Rubbish, who also was rescued in Santa Barbara in February. Then, he was treated for pneumonia and malnutrition. AP[/caption] KNTV reports that a veterinarian there recognized Rubbish, who also was rescued in Santa Barbara in February. Then, he was treated for pneumonia and malnutrition. [caption id=“attachment_2222144” align=“alignnone” width=“825”]  The photo from Marine Mammal Center shows the male sea lion nicknamed Rubbish hiding under a car and waddling away from rescuers. AP[/caption] The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says more than 1,800 sea lion pups have been stranded in California since January because of a warming ocean and dwindling food supply. AP