Teen Swimmer Attacked by Sea Lion in California
Fifteen-year-old Phoebe Beltran, a self-described “water baby,” was unexpectedly attacked by a sea lion while participating in a 1,000-yard swim test in California. The attack, which occurred mid-swim, left her with a startling and painful experience. Phoebe immediately felt a sharp pain in her right arm, and her initial thought was that she was being attacked by a shark, fearing for her life.
The sheer terror of the moment is palpable in her recounting of the event. Her immediate reaction was to scream for help, and thankfully, this scream proved crucial. The sea lion, upon hearing her cries, released its grip on her arm.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood