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CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
Wayward sea lion rescued from roadway in San Rafael
A young sea lion is being cared for at the Marine Mammal Center after being found along a Marin County roadway over the weekend. According to the San Rafael Police, the department received phone calls about a sea lion wandering Point San Pedro Road on Saturday morning. Police and firefighters arrived on the scene to get the sea lion, identified as a juvenile, out of the roadway. First responders, along with members of the community used shields, a litter basket and cardboard to direct the sea lion to Point San Pedro Bay Park. "Once in the park, the sea lion took advantage of the sprinklers," police said in a statement Monday. The Marine Mammal Center based in Sausalito was called to the scene and took the animal, who was named "Pointer" by authorities, into custody. Police said the sea lion was believed to have suffered from a bacterial infection. The center is working to rehabilitate the sea lion and to eventually release the animal back into the wild. In a statement, police thanked community members for contacting authorities about the sea lion and keeping their distance. "It is important to remember that even though these animals can appear cute and friendly, they are still wild animals and can be unpredictable," police said.
CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
Bicyclist dies following collision with vehicle in San Rafael
A bicyclist died of his injuries after a collision with a vehicle in San Rafael last weekend, authorities said Thursday. The San Rafael Police Department said the crash happened Saturday at about 3:30 p.m. on Freitas Parkway at Lea Drive in the city's Terra Linda district. Officers and medics with the San Rafael Fire Department responded to the scene and began life-saving measures to the cyclist, who was rushed to the hospital. The victim, identified as 54-year-old Christopher Brignetti of San Rafael, was later pronounced dead from his injuries. In a statement, City Attorney Rob Epstein said the cyclist was traveling eastbound on Freitas Parkway when he struck a vehicle making a left turn from Freitas onto Lea Drive. "So far as the City is aware, there were no witnesses to the accident other than the involved parties," said Epstein. "The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Our hearts go out to the victim's family. " Police said drugs and alcohol are not a factor, and no arrests were made. Anyone with information about the collision was asked to call San Rafael Police at (415) 485-3000. Tips can also be made online at
