SeaWorld San Diego is caring for SW26324, a juvenile masked booby found in Lakeside, about 30 minutes inland from the coast.
Masked boobies are ocean-going seabirds, so finding a juvenile in Lakeside prompted an unusual rescue response. SW26324 is receiving expert care from SeaWorld San Diego’s rescue team.
Rescue update: Meet SW26324, a juvenile masked booby found in Lakeside, 30 mins inland from the coast. Masked boobies are ocean-going seabirds, making Lakeside a pretty unexpected place to find one.
— SeaWorld (@SeaWorld) August 19, 2026
SW26324 is receiving expert care from our SeaWorld San Diego rescue team!
View SeaWorld’s rescue update on X
SeaWorld San Diego’s Rescue Team Is Caring for SW26324
SeaWorld San Diego’s animal-rescue program works with state, local and federal agencies to care for animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or otherwise in need. The program’s stated goal is to rehabilitate animals and return them to the wild when possible; SeaWorld has not announced an outcome for SW26324.
Rescue update: SeaWorld’s August 19 post on X. Program background: SeaWorld San Diego’s animal-rescue page.
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