Expendable Natives

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The story unfolds as Lissa Seawright, an eleven-year-old girl, discovers a California sea lion suffering from seizures on a beach. Spending her summer in Pacific City with her mother, she joins other onlookers, including a local reporter, as they await rescuers led by Jack Kodolsky. The narrative captures the urgency of the rescue efforts and introduces the determined veterinarian, Lyra Calhoun, who is ready to examine the ailing animal at the Pinniped Rescue Center. The emotional and dramatic rescue highlights the bond between humans and wildlife.