A 15-year-old girl named Phoebe Beltran was attacked by a sea lion while trying out to become a junior lifeguard cadet in Long Beach, California. The attack left her with cuts and bruises on her right arm, but she has since been released from the hospital and returned to school. The incident left her shaken, as she had never experienced an attack like this before. She initially thought she was being attacked by a shark, but later realized it was a sea lion. Despite the scare, Phoebe is determined to get back in the water and complete her tryout for the junior lifeguard program. Sea lion sightings are common in Long Beach, but attacks are rare. Cases of sea lions becoming aggressive due to toxic algae blooms have been reported in Southern California, though it is unclear if the sea lion that attacked Phoebe was ill. The animal swam off quickly after the attack, leaving its fate unknown. Lifeguards and medical personnel were quick to respond to the incident, ensuring Phoebe received immediate medical attention. Despite the unusual nature of the attack, officials have not determined what may have provoked the sea lion.
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