Protesting fishermen received unusual support on the streets in Valparaíso, Chile. Two adult sea lions blocked the way of an emergency vehicle and emergency services armed with batons and helmets when they wanted to take violent action against the demonstrators on Thursday (local time) (photo). Fishermen are demanding that the government pay a promised bounty after the fishing, loading and transport of hake was banned. According to criticism, around 900 affected families did not receive any payment for Christmas.