May 14, 2010
SEE RESCUED SEA LION, SGT. NEVIS, IN HIS NEW HOME
AT SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM
650-lb. sea lion fits right in after rehabilitation of gunshot wound
| WHAT: | A news conference will be held at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom to announce the debut of “Sgt. Nevis”, the sea lion shot in the face by a fisherman in the Sacramento River last November, then rescued and rehabilitated by The Marine Mammal Center. The 650-lb. adult male sea lion makes his new home in the park’s Seal Cove exhibit, where he will reside with several other sea lions and harbor seals. Though not immediately noticeable, visible will be the wounds inflicted when multiple bullets penetrated the area under his eyes. Park veterinary and marine mammal staff continues to monitor and treat his injury for infection. Guests will be able to see Sgt. Nevis during park operating hours. He has integrated well with his new companions and continues to impress staff with his resiliency. |
| WHO: | Michael Muraco, animal care director, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Representative from the Marine Mammal Center Sgt. Nevis of the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office (the sea lion was named after him) |
| WHEN: | Friday, May 14, 2010 10 to 11 a.m.; remarks at 10:15 a.m., interviews available |
| WHERE: | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo |
About Six Flags:
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is a publicly-traded corporation headquartered in New York City and is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
