Wounded sea lion stops highway traffic

An injured sea lion that stopped traffic after she crossed an eight-lane highway in Burlingame, Calif., was found to have suffered from a gunshot wound to her face, the local newspaper reports.According to the newspaper, the 150-pound sea lion, which has been nicknamed Broadway Bound because she took the Broadway exit on Highway 101, was initially thought to be suffering from stress, fatigue and injuries to her jaw. Veterinarians, however, said on Monday that the pinniped had been shot in the face.Were hoping we can get her to increase her appetite and take care of that wound, and hopefully if all goes well, wed love to be able to release her back into the ocean, Marine Mammal Center spokesman Jim Oswald told the reporters. Broadway Bound has not eaten since she was rescued, the paper reports.The California Highway Patrol closed the off ramp for two hours on Saturday morning while authorities rescued the sea lion.Drivers were calling us, saying I swear Im not drunk, but theres a sea lion in the middle of the freeway, Burlingame police Cpl. Laura Terada told the media. There were zero accidents because of this, which is amazing.