Transcript for Additional warning signs posted after sea lion incident goes viral

harrowing piece of video, the sea lion that jumped from the water and snatched a little girl from the dock. Well, tonight, authorities are now saying it was the parents' fault. Here's ABC's kayna Whitworth. Reporter: The moment is as sudden as it is terrifying. The now viral video shows tourists in British Columbia marveling at the sea lion's size, and teasing it with food. But when the girl sits down for just a second she's pulled under. Oh, my god. Oh, my god. Luckily for her, her family members just jumped in right away, like a second after, so everything was good. Reporter: The port commander placing the blame squarely on the parents. To let their little girl sit on the edge of the dock with her dress hanging over and her back to it, was really mindless behavior. Reporter: Sea lions are notoriously curious creatures, and while they look cute, they can weigh up to half a ton, move like lightning under water, and can be aggressive, as this diver found out. While disturbing wildlife is a federal offense in Canada, officials say they don't plan to press charges. We want people to look at this video and to look at these news clip and realize they shouldn't be doing this. Reporter: Tonight officials in British Columbia are posting more warning signs and urging the family to come forward so she can be examined for any injuries or infections, David? Kayna Whitworth, thank you.

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