Chonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco's Pier 39

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Chonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco's Pier 39

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Washington Times
The New York Times
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An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who have flocked to San Francisco's Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive pinniped. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Washington Times, The New York Times.

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Chonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco's Pier 39
Washington Times4/30/2026

Chonkers the sea lion draws crowds to San Francisco's Pier 39

SAN FRANCISCO — An intrepid sea lion nicknamed Chonkers is waddling his way into the hearts of tourists and locals who have flocked to San Francisco’s Pier 39 for a glimpse of the massive pinniped. On Thursday morning, visitors snapped photos as the Steller sea lion flopped on the pier, surrounded by dozens of much.

Chonkers the ‘Food-Motivated’ Sea Lion Plops Into San Francisco
The New York Times4/30/2026

Chonkers the ‘Food-Motivated’ Sea Lion Plops Into San Francisco

Wildlife experts have been tracking the Steller sea lion since he appeared last month at a popular tourist spot near the end of Fisherman’s Wharf.