The Nation - News from Jan. 8, 1986

Seattle game agents tossing firecrackers routed Herschel and four fellow sea lions from the government canal where they were devouring prize trout. Agents started harassing the animals before dawn. But less than two hours after an initial pair of blasts forced a retreat, the sea lions were back. Agents then took to a motorized skiff and tossed enough firecrackers to scare the animals away. The agents hope the animals are now gone for good.