Very sad news to report - the Ballard sea lion nicknamed Golden has died overnight. WDFW biologist and team will perform a full necropsy to determine cause of death. We will provide updates as soon as they become available.

Thanks to the team that worked so valiantly to help him. And thanks to the many onlookers in Ballard who showed such concern and kindness towards this gentle old “seadog”.

RELATED NEWS LINKS
Injured sea lion found on Seattle beach dies (KING 5)
Sea lion dies after rescue effort at Golden Gardens (Seattle Times)
“Golden” the sea lion dies (MyNorthwest.com - KIRO news radio website)

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