A man from La Jolla is facing serious consequences for his actions towards a sea lion. He has admitted to kicking the animal, which was captured on video. The video shows the sea lion being kicked in the head and body as it tries to escape.

The man, Tyler Muehl, could face a year in jail and a substantial fine. The potential penalty for his actions is $100,000. Further details about the incident and the charges against Muehl are available from the Los Angeles Times.