Beachgoers in one Southern California town had to run for their lives after two massive sea lions came out of the ocean and onto the beach in San Diego.
the two giant sea creatures hit the shore and began chasing people at the beach on a sunny California day.charged at stunned beachgoers, barreling across the sand as terrified visitors shrieked and sprinted away while the barking beast gave chase.
Beachgoers in one Southern California town had to run for their lives after two massive sea lions came out of the ocean and onto the beach in San Diego. Moments later, a second sea lion joined the chaos, sending panicked crowds scrambling for higher ground — and even into the surf — to escape the pair’s path. The more people ran, the more determined the hefty marine mammals seemed, waddling after the fleeing beachgoers in a bizarre game of chase.
Video posted on July 7 captured the terrifying moment not one but two giant sea creatures hit the shore and began chasing people. San Diego has provided ample warnings to the public alerting them of the dangers they risk going near the wildlife living in the area. It didn’t matter whether the visitor was young or old, the sea lion just kept chasing them.
Finally, both animals dived back into the ocean and swam away at a quick pace.a video San Diego has warned the public about the potential dangers of going near wildlife living in the area.
“With the increase in the sea lion population, Point La Jolla has become a popular tourist destination for the public to view these wild animals close up,” a message on theAs a result, interactions between sea lions and the public have increased. “Members of the public have been observed trying to touch, take selfies, and get as close to sea lions as possible which is a dangerous situation for both the public and the animals,” it added.
While it is unclear what lead to Tuesday’s chase, the summer months are pupping season for these ocean animals. Mothers and fathers become protective of their young ones, and will display aggressive behavior, if they sense a threat, per officials.
“These interactions are not only dangerous for both humans and wildlife, it may be a violation of the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act which helps to safeguard these animals,” the city said. Beachgoers in one Southern California town had to run for their lives after two massive sea lions came out of the ocean and onto the beach in San Diego.
Video posted on July 7 captured the terrifying moment not one but two giant sea creatures hit the shore and began chasing people. San Diego has provided ample warnings to the public alerting them of the dangers they risk going near the wildlife living in the area.
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