Fox News said the poor seal was burning up in the 90+ heat. Even with people pouring muddy water on it, the seal looked in real distress. Shooting it was merciful (obviously no vet around to euthanize it).
BREAKING NEWS:
RIOTING, HOSTAGE SITUATION AT NEW ORLEANS PRISON, LOCAL OFFICIAL TELLS ABC NEWS AFFILIATE WBRZ
nothing else so far
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