After a mature male sea lion was found dead on a Lincoln Park beach Monday, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife investigators performed a necropsy on the animal on Thursday.

West Seattle’s Seal Sitters posted these results on their blog:

The moderate to advanced decomposed animal had been scavenged by birds and other creatures and had a shark bite wound. Muscle and tissue were closely examined for trauma and hemorrhage; evidence of a “penetrating” wound, suspected to be that of a bullet, was found deep in the tissue and tracked back to the entrance wound. Bullets create small entrance holes that are often difficult to detect on the exterior. The head and lungs were removed for further examination and radiographs. That afternoon, a bullet was removed from the left lung lobe. Additionally of note, the intestines were twisted and will be examined – causes can include fishing lures and line, plastics, tumors or possible trauma from the wound. Organ tissue samples were taken for histopaths.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration law enforcement is investigating.

The Seattle School Board unanimously approved the district’s short-term capacity management plan designed to address enrollment growth in Seattle schools. That plan includes reopening the Boren school building (5950 Delridge Way S.W.) to house a K-5 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) option school during the 2012-13 school year.

The Boren school will serve the Denny International and Madison middle school service areas, where an estimated 11 additional homerooms are needed. The goal is to serve all elementary school students in West Seattle. After one year at Boren, the district plans to move the STEM school to Fairmount Park, Genesee Hill or Hughes school.

The board also approved the installation of 25-35 portables at various school sites across the district. The exact number of portables and their locations will be based on data obtained during the district’s open enrollment period, February 27 through March 9.