The post Miracle Sea Lion: Confetti Survives Disease and Gunshots, Inspires Hope in LA<\/a> appeared first on A-Z Animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Confetti the sea lion survived multiple gunshot wounds<\/strong> and a lethal bacterial infection<\/strong> that required intense treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Violence<\/strong> against sea lions is sadly common in California, and Confetti is not the first to suffer from gunshot wounds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Retaining full mobility<\/strong> despite severe leptospirosis<\/strong> is a testament to the care offered at the Marine Mammal Care Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Animal rescues and rehabilitation centers<\/strong> are crucial to the survival of many marine species in California.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Some of the most miraculous survival stories come from the animal kingdom. While often harrowing, these tales reveal the nature of true determination and willpower. Oftentimes, they reveal what animals are capable of and how much strength an individual can summon. The story of one Los Angeles sea lion is doing precisely that. When Confetti the sea lion came back from the brink of tragedy, his story became one of dramatic heroism.<\/p>\n As experts continue to ponder his survival, many are chalking it up to Confetti\u2019s sheer force of will; or perhaps, simply the innate instinct to live that lies dormant in many animals until circumstance calls it forth.<\/p>\nQuick Take<\/h2>\n
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How Confetti Survived Not One, But Two Near-Fatal Injuries<\/h2>\n