Seal Of Disapproval
We here at Blue Crab Boulevard work our little fingers to the bone trying to warn people about the perils of the Animal Uprising™. Our warnings could save people a lot of trouble if folks would just listen to us instead of pointing and laughing. We brought you the story of the seal invasion of North Carolina earlier this year. But nobody listened. We told you about the bad housekeeping seals turning up as far south as the Virgin Islands. People didn't care. So now, after some people finally catch on the the rise in seal violence, maybe you'll start listening!
SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — A California sea lion has bitten at least 14 people and chased 10 others out of the water this week at a public park's lagoon, prompting the city to temporarily close the area to swimmers.
No serious injuries have been reported, but officials decided to ban swimming at the Aquatic Park Lagoon on Wednesday until the testy marine mammal has moved on.
Experts say the rogue sea lion could be protecting his harem of mates or might have brain damage from toxic algae.
Celeste McMullin, who was bitten Monday, said she saw the animal lurking nearby but didn't think much of it.
"I was swimming along, and I felt a brush under my feet. And I thought, 'These feel like whiskers.' So I stopped, and the animal popped up. He/she looked at me."
McMullin then tried to swim away, but the sea lion followed, biting and bumping her continuously until she made it back to shore.
She ended up with six bites: two puncture wounds and four cuts.
Marine Mammal Center veterinarian Frances Gulland said the animal may soon leave the area and advised swimmers to avoid the lagoon in the meantime.
We told you that they would use swimmers as beachballs, didn't we? I wonder if they'll take our calls now or send the police around like last time.
By BubbaB, Monday, 20 November , 2006 @ 3:40 pm
“…brain damage from toxic algae…”
Oh, is THAT what they are calling it these days?