A mama monk seal safeguarding her 2-week-old pup attacked a swimmer off a Hawaii beach over the weekend, prompting new warnings against frolicking too close to wildlife.
The 60-year-old elementary school teacher received lacerations to her face, back, and arm, the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a statement.
The attack occurred at 8:30 a.m. on Oahu about 150 feet off Kaimana Beach where the department said two seals have been caring for their new offspring. Read the full story here ▶
