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    Authorities clear Man Accused Of Decapitating Sea Lion On Beach

    October 3, 2025

    One man learned his image was plastered on a wanted poster offering a $20,000 reward to anyone who could identify him. He was accused of decapitating a sea lion. But, it never happened. Jason Bietz says it started when a stranger encountered him on a California beach. She suspected Bietz was cutting up a dead sea lion that was lying on the shore, a violation of state law. Bietz says he contacted authorities to clear his name, which they now have done.

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