18 YEARS OLD. Old enough to know EXACTLY what he was doing.
Tyler Muehl was caught on video approaching a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, squaring up like he was entering a UFC fight, and kicking at the defenseless animal four times — connecting at least twice.
And when the sea lion tried to get away? He followed it.
Well… now the federal government is following HIM. 🤷♀️
Muehl has pleaded guilty to violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act and faces up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. Sentencing is set for October 20.
Imagine potentially getting a federal conviction because you wanted to look tough kicking an animal that was minding its own business.
Hope those few seconds of internet clout were worth it.
The sea lion couldn't speak for itself. Thankfully, the video did. 🦭