Phoebe Beltran, 15, was attacked by a sea lion while attempting to become a junior lifeguard in Long Beach, California. She was swimming about 25 feet from shore when the animal bit her arm, resulting in several cuts and bruises. Although she initially feared it was a shark and feared for her life, she managed to call for help and was rescued by lifeguards and her mother. Despite being released from the hospital, the experience left her shaken. Experts note that such attacks are rare in Long Beach, despite frequent sea lion sightings.
Phoebe Beltran, a 15-year-old junior lifeguard cadet, survived a sea lion attack while swimming in Long Beach, resulting in multiple cuts and emotional distress.
During her swim tryout, Phoebe suddenly felt pain from a sea lion bite, fearing it was a shark and pleading for her safety.
Long Beach Fire Department's Gonzalo Medina stated he's never encountered a sea lion attack in 25 years, despite common sightings in the area.
Sea lion attacks are rare in Long Beach, though increased sightings may be linked to sickened animals amid toxic algae blooms.
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