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15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in Southern California

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“Out of nowhere, I feel something biting my arm,” Beltran said, per KTLA5. “I saw a shadow of it, and all I’m thinking is, ‘Please, don’t be a shark. Please, don’t take off my arm and please, don’t k...
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Sea lion attacks are not a common occurrence, but they are rising, with two alone happening recently in Southern California.

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