A gigantic 2,000lb Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become an unexpected local celebrity after taking up residence in the San Francisco Bay. The massive sea lion swam up to a dock on Pier 39 in San Francisco about a month ago and has remained in the area since, drawing attention from residents, visitors and social media users who have been sharing frequent photos and videos of the animal looming over its peers. Chonkers is a much larger breed than the more common California sea lions found in the Bay area, which according to the San Francisco Chronicle rarely exceed more than 850lb and 7ft in length.
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, male Steller sea lions can reach up to 2,500lb and 11ft in length, with a lifespan of 20 to 30 years. While Steller sea lions typically live around Alaska, harbormaster Sheila Chandor told the Chronicle in March that they stray as far as San Francisco “every few years”. As many as 2,000 sea lions can often gather on the pier, depending on the time of year. The Chronicle reported last month that Chonkers could be seen near the Pier 39 viewing area, and that local harbor officials had described him as a “morning lark”, advising people to “get to the Pier early” if they wanted to catch a glimpse.
Source: ‘Chonkers’ the large sea lion charms the San Francisco Bay area | San Francisco | The Guardian
Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
Colossians 3:13
Gold bar courier scam drains retirees’ savings via FTC impersonation
Scammers posing as federal agents across the country are dispatching couriers armed with secret passwords to collect gold bars from retirees, in some cases draining their…
Keep reading
Dem Congresswoman-Elect Heads to Court on Felony Charges for Failing To Return Rental Car
A week after Democrat LaKesha Womack pulled off a stunning upset in North Carolina’s red-leaning 14th Congressional District, she’s not headed to Washington, D.C.—she’s headed to…
Keep reading
Bald eagle mistaken for trashbag on the road to recovery
A Pennsylvania resident recently arrived home to find what looked like an unassuming black trash bag in their yard. But the bag moved and lifted its…
Keep reading
Blue Wave Defies Claims Trump Would End Elections or Cancel Democracy
create good impactful and powerful titleWe had a midterm election in which the Democrats and the Left were wildly successful. There is one way in which…
Keep reading
Republicans May Have Lost, But Conservative Policies Won All Across The Country
Democrats swept Republicans off the map in nearly every purple and blue state, but in many of those same states, voters also approved conservative ballot measures…
Keep reading
Mother, daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
A mother and daughter are dead in a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, British Columbia, devastating their family, according to the victims’ relatives and…
Keep reading
Black Bear Spotted Outside Home Near Santa Barbara in Surprise Visit
Residents of a home near Santa Barbara were in for a surprise when a bear dropped by for a sudden visit outside their window. In a…
Keep reading
Jubilant Dems Warn Lawfare Campaign Will Begin the Moment They Take Office
And so it begins 🤔 ‘LAWYER UP’: Jubilant Dems Warn Lawfare Campaign Will Begin the Moment They Take Office By Ben Kew Nov. 4, 2026 9:15…
Keep reading
GOP Will Not Watch Dems Unwind Accomplishments of Senate
He caused road blocks and tied up the senate when he had the power, now what is he going to do make them a spot of…
Keep reading
Christian mother of 5 falsely imprisoned receives freedom award
Rhoda Jatau, a Christian mother of five from Nigeria, has received a religious freedom award after a blasphemy prosecution kept her jailed for over 19 months…
Keep reading
CNNs Kaitlan Collins Incorrectly Says El-Sayed Denounced Muslim Brotherhood
On Wednesday evening, it got heated in the second and final debate between Michigan Senate candidates, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers, over the issue…
Keep reading
Jordan Church Attack Survivor Says Her Cousin Died before Her Eyes
When gunmen opened fire on a church in Jordan, Sahar al-Halsa hid behind a pillar as she heard the shooting and people screamed in panic during…
Keep reading
Police say damage to monument in Quantico totals hundreds of thousands of dollars
The man arrested for allegedly using a sledgehammer to behead a Marine figure on an Iwo Jima monument near Quantico, Virginia, is a Mexican illegal alien…
Keep reading
Florida man injured climbing California’s Mount Shasta rescued after 2 nights in freezing temps
A Florida man who became injured while climbing one of the tallest mountains in California was rescued after spending two nights in freezing temperatures, officials said.…
Keep reading
American Airlines flight to Guyana returns to Miami after passenger allegedly threatens crew
An American Airlines flight bound for Guyana diverted back to Miami International Airport on Thursday evening after a passenger allegedly threatened a flight attendant during the aircraft’s…
Keep reading
More parents facing criminal charges for their children’s electric motorcycle accidents
Parents in a growing number of communities are being held responsible by authorities when their children are involved in serious accidents involving electric motorcycles. Videos of the…
Keep reading
Great horned owl allegedly beaten with baseball bat by SoCal teens returns to wild after recovery
A great horned owl rescued after an alleged attack by a group of teenagers has been released back into the wild following months of treatment and…
Keep reading
First case of New World screwworm in U.S. wildlife confirmed in Texas elk, USDA says
The first case of New World screwworm in wildlife in the United States has been found in an elk in Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced…
Keep reading
“Door kick challenge” TikTok trend now a problem in Westboro, Massachusetts: “It’s terrifying”
Police in Westboro, Massachusetts, are warning homeowners about an alarming and potentially dangerous TikTok trend called the “door kick challenge.” Investigators have had several reports in…
Keep reading
Michigan audit finds thousands of foster children without oversight; Advocates disagree
An audit of Michigan’s foster care system revealed that more than half of children in its care didn’t receive monitoring by the state to make sure…
Keep reading
Massachusetts town approves new bylaw to restrict Amazon drone deliveries: “Like David and Goliath”
Residents in Westboro, Massachusetts, are pushing back against Amazon’s plans to launch drone deliveries in their community, overwhelmingly approving a new bylaw aimed at restricting the…
Keep reading
Trump says U.S. will compensate fraud whistleblowers, and he’ll decide who gets paid: “I will be very generous”
President Trump on Tuesday announced the federal government will compensate whistleblowers who report people defrauding the U.S. government and taxpayers, but said he will decide who…
Keep readingSomething went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
You must be logged in to post a comment.