Horrified mum watches sea lion attack boy at zoo show in Australia

RamboLiberal

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Mon Sep-06-10 11:40 AM
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Horrified mum watches sea lion attack boy at zoo show in Australia

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In Sydney on a family holiday from Cairns, Ms Wright said Jack had just finished taking part in the sea lion "encounter" - during which an audience member gets to meet one of the animals - when he mistakenly followed the seal as it was being led off stage.

The frightened animal then turned and lunged at the boy.

"Jack had stood back to walk away and the seal just turned around and lunged at him," Ms Wright said. "I can only assume he was going for the smell of the fish. Jack pulled himself away and it then lunged for his back.

"It all happened so quickly ... I was totally focused on Jack. It was quite traumatic."

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw-act/horrified-mum-watches-sea-lion-attack-boy/story-e6freuzi-1225914033716

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hlthe2b

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Mon Sep-06-10 11:44 AM
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1. So, leave the poor damned animals alone...

Edited on Mon Sep-06-10 11:45 AM by hlthe2b

we badger these animals, expect them to "perform" and then wonder why they act to defend themselves when confused or frightened.

I'm glad the kid is ok, appreciate how frightening the experience had to be for the Mom, but I'm on the side of the animal.

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Mon Sep-06-10 12:02 PM
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4. My thoughts EXACTLY! nt

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geek tragedy

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Mon Sep-06-10 11:46 AM
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2. They're not "sea bunnies." nt

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geek tragedy

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Mon Sep-06-10 11:49 AM
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3. dupe delete

Edited on Mon Sep-06-10 11:57 AM by geek tragedy

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