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Media Release December 20, 2025 Loose Seal Found Near Highway On December 20, 2025, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies located a seal which had wandered up to Highway 101, near Milepost 146, and was moving on the shoulder of the roadway. Out of concern for the safety of the animal and the individuals on the highway, Deputies swiftly took action and utilized a rope as a lead to prevent the seal from entering the highway. With the assistance of community members, a staff member from the Oregon Coast Aquarium was promptly notified and responded to the scene to secure our flippered friend. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police and the Oregon Coast Aquarium for their assistance in safely returning the seal to its home. We wish our new Pinniped pal all the best on his journey! Traveling on the roads and highways of Lincoln County offer many wonderful sightseeing opportunities. However, we must also be mindful that this area is the natural habitat of several species of wildlife. It's important to be alert and aware of wildlife while commuting. You may come across deer, elk, birds...and occasionally a seal. In the unfortunate event that someone is unable to avoid a collision with wildlife, the following steps are recommended: - If you are on a State Highway, in a State Park, on the beaches, or if the animal is protected under Oregon Revised Statute (such as anything hunted or fished in Lincoln County), please contact the Oregon State Police at 541-265-5353 or dial *677 from a mobile phone. - If you’re in the cities of Lincoln City, Newport, or Toledo; Contact the city police department: --Lincoln City Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency) – 541-994-3636 --Newport Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency – 541-574-5807 --Toledo Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency) – 541-336-5555 -If you’re in any other part of Lincoln County or if the animal involved is a pet or livestock; Contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 541-265-0777Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post Featured News by Lincoln County Sheriff
Media Release December 20, 2025 Loose Seal Found Near Highway On December 20, 2025, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies located a seal which had wandered up to Highway 101, near Milepost 146, and was moving on the shoulder of the roadway. Out of concern for the safety of the animal and the individuals on the highway, Deputies swiftly took action and utilized a rope as a lead to prevent the seal from entering the highway. With the assistance of community members, a staff member from the Oregon Coast Aquarium was promptly notified and responded to the scene to secure our flippered friend. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police and the Oregon Coast Aquarium for their assistance in safely returning the seal to its home. We wish our new Pinniped pal all the best on his journey! Traveling on the roads and highways of Lincoln County offer many wonderful sightseeing opportunities. However, we must also be mindful that this area is the natural habitat of several species of wildlife. It's important to be alert and aware of wildlife while commuting. You may come across deer, elk, birds...and occasionally a seal. In the unfortunate event that someone is unable to avoid a collision with wildlife, the following steps are recommended: - If you are on a State Highway, in a State Park, on the beaches, or if the animal is protected under Oregon Revised Statute (such as anything hunted or fished in Lincoln County), please contact the Oregon State Police at 541-265-5353 or dial *677 from a mobile phone. - If you’re in the cities of Lincoln City, Newport, or Toledo; Contact the city police department: --Lincoln City Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency) – 541-994-3636 --Newport Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency – 541-574-5807 --Toledo Police Department Dispatch (non-emergency) – 541-336-5555 -If you’re in any other part of Lincoln County or if the animal involved is a pet or livestock; Contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 541-265-0777Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post
Media Release December 20 2025 Loose Seal Found Near Highway On December 20 2025 Lincoln ... More

12/20/2025

Loose seal caught waddling down Oregon highway Featured News by Oregon Today News
Loose seal caught waddling down Oregon highway
It may not have been biting off anybodys hands but a loose seal was still a cause for conc... More

12/20/2025

Police retrieve loose seal from Highway 101 in Newport, Oregon Featured News by Oregon Today News
Police retrieve loose seal from Highway 101 in Newport, Oregon
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Eugene will hold vigil Sunday for Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Featured News by Oregon Today News
Eugene will hold vigil Sunday for Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
Eugene is holding a candlelight vigil Sunday evening in honor of homeless residents who ha... More

12/20/2025

Mt. Hood finally gets snow, but skiers face a disappointing reality this weekend Featured News by Oregon Today News
Mt. Hood finally gets snow, but skiers face a disappointing reality this weekend
Over two weeks into December snow showers are finally hitting the Cascade Mountains but f... More

12/20/2025

Epstein files offer scant new insight into his crimes or how he avoided serious prosecution Featured News by Oregon Today News
Epstein files offer scant new insight into his crimes or how he avoided serious prosecution
The Justice Departments much-anticipated release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein have d... More

12/20/2025

US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say Featured News by Oregon Today News
US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say
US forces have stopped a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela in internationa... More

12/20/2025

Water levels decline after close calls on Friday morning Featured News by Oregon Today News
Water levels decline after close calls on Friday morning
Following evacuation orders in Washington that made national headlines came concerning flo... More

12/20/2025

JMU vs. Oregon predictions and best bets for the CFP: Will the Ducks win big at Autzen? Featured News by Oregon Today News
JMU vs. Oregon predictions and best bets for the CFP: Will the Ducks win big at Autzen?
The No 5 Oregon Ducks host one final game at Autzen Stadium tonight when the No 12 James M... More

12/20/2025

U.S. Coast Guard seeks public comment on new Interstate 5 bridge – but not from everyone Featured News by Oregon Today News
U.S. Coast Guard seeks public comment on new Interstate 5 bridge – but not from everyone
The US Coast Guard is looking for public comment on the proposed replacement for the Inter... More

12/20/2025

Woman in Hazelwood apartment killed in reported stabbing incident Featured News by Oregon Today News
Woman in Hazelwood apartment killed in reported stabbing incident
Police have detained a suspect after a woman was found deceased inside an apartment follow... More

12/20/2025

Friday's boys basketball scores from Oregon high schools Featured News by Oregon Today News
Friday's boys basketball scores from Oregon high schools
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12/20/2025

Watch Ferris State vs Harding in the 2025 D2 Championship game streaming free Featured News by Oregon Today News
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12/20/2025

Trump’s push to end transgender care for young people opposed by pediatricians Featured News by Oregon Today News
Trump’s push to end transgender care for young people opposed by pediatricians
Dr Kade Goepferd watched the Trump administrations moves on Thursday to ban gender-affirmi... More

12/20/2025

U.S. forces stop a 2nd merchant vessel off Venezuela coast, officials say Featured News by Oregon Today News
U.S. forces stop a 2nd merchant vessel off Venezuela coast, officials say
US forces on Saturday stopped a vessel off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in l... More

12/20/2025

Say-What Mugs n’ Things❤️ 💯 Featured News by Curry County Chamber of Commerce
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12/20/2025

What time, TV channel is John Carroll vs North Central game on today Featured News by Oregon Today News
What time, TV channel is John Carroll vs North Central game on today
The Division III Championship Semifinals feature the John Carroll Blue Streaks 12-1 taking... More

12/20/2025

What to know about Washington Gov. Ferguson’s $3B transportation spending plan Featured News by Oregon Today News
What to know about Washington Gov. Ferguson’s $3B transportation spending plan
Washington Gov Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Friday to steer 3 billion into preserving the ... More

12/20/2025

Woman in viral Coldplay kiss cam video speaks out for the first time Featured News by Oregon Today News
Woman in viral Coldplay kiss cam video speaks out for the first time
The woman seen embracing her boss on a Coldplay Jumbotron describes the viral backlash har... More

12/20/2025

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Mill Park neighborhood Featured News by Oregon Today News
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Mill Park neighborhood
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of the crash at Southeast 122nd near ... More

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