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A sea lion threw a fisherman overboard

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A San Diego resident ended up in the hospital after being attacked by a sea lion.

According to a local fire department spokesperson, the man was on his boat taking pictures with a fish he had caught. At that time, the animal jumped on board and grabbed the fish, dragging it into the water. The man lost his balance and fell overboard.

The fisherman sustained minor injuries to his arms and legs during the incident. Fortunately, witnesses to the incident immediately called for backup and the victim was sent to the hospital.

As a reminder, there are a huge number of sea lions in California this year. Starved of food, the pinnipeds come ashore and populate the harbors and beaches.

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