Rescued sea lion known for roaming San Diego dies, SeaWorld announces

Freeway, the beloved Californian rescue sea lion that would roam around San Diego, has died, SeaWorld San Diego has announced.

Last January, Freeway surprised drivers after he found himself on a busy freeway by taking State Route 94 and then nearly reaching Interstate 805, NBC reported.

A rescue team from SeaWorld San Diego rescued Freeway, who was estimated to weigh around 200lbs, via nets and transported him to SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Center for a health assessment and rehabilitation.

According to the park, Freeway had a history of sojourning across San Diego. During his life, he was found at multiple locations across the city including Naval Base Point Loma, on the Mission Beach boardwalk and near a deli close to Mission Bay.