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Sea lion found beheaded at San Francisco beach, prompting investigation
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Authorities are investigating a disturbing discovery at San Francisco's Ocean Beach after a dead sea lion washed ashore and was decapitated.
- Authorities are investigating a disturbing discovery at San Francisco's Ocean Beach after a dead sea lion washed ashore and was decapitated.
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- Sea lion found beheaded at San Francisco's Ocean Beach, prompting investigation
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