The Bonneville Dam is near Portland, Oregon. Every year, wild salmon meet at the base of the dam. The fish then swim up the Columbia River to lay eggs. However, a big problem developed: Sea lions started visiting the dam. It was easy for them to catch and eat the salmon. People in Washington and Oregon grew worried. They made a plan to protect the fish. The plan was to scare away the sea lions. They used loud noises and shot beanbags at them. This did not always work, however. Some sea lions were not scared off. They kept eating the salmon. Do It! Some sea lions were _________. Press enter to interact with the item, and press tab button or down arrow until reaching the Submit button once the item is selected A quick B kind C strong D brave

D brave