An 18-year-old La Jolla man who was seen on video repeatedly kicking a sea lion pleads guilty

Tyler Muehl, an 18-year-old man from La Jolla, has pleaded guilty after being filmed repeatedly kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove. The viral video shows Muehl striking the animal four times. During the attack, he reportedly referred to himself as Max Holloway, a professional fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The incident has led to legal consequences for the youth following the widespread circulation of the footage showing the assault on the helpless animal.