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SHARK ATTACK IN SLO, CA.
« on: Aug 20^th, 2003, 9:24am »

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Shark Kills Swimmer In San Luis Obispo

POSTED: 11:55 a.m. PDT August 19, 2003
UPDATED: 5:44 p.m. PDT August 19, 2003

AVILA BEACH, Calif. -- A woman swimming with seals near a pier on this picturesque central California beach was killed Tuesday, apparently by a shark attack, authorities said.

Port San Luis Harbor District operations manager Casey Nielsen said officials were working with wildlife experts to confirm what type of animal killed the swimmer in the 8:15 a.m. attack.

But the woman's wounds, along with eyewitness accounts, were all consistent with a shark attack, said California Department of Fish and Game spokeswoman Chamois L. Andersen.

The victim, whose name was withheld, died at the scene, San Luis Obispo County sheriff's Sgt. Robin Weckerly said.

The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was swimming about 75 yards offshore in a full wetsuit and swim fins when she was attacked, possibly after being mistaken for a seal, Andersen said.

"Her friend on the beach noticed she was swimming with some seals," Andersen said. "All of a sudden, the seals dispersed rapidly and a large breach of water, this large upwelling of water, occurred in the vicinity of where the woman was swimming. Very indicative of a shark attack."

A 911 caller told a dispatcher that a witness saw "a large fin in the water" and that "something" attacked the woman twice, according to the Sheriff's Department.

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« Reply #1 on: Aug 20^th, 2003, 10:31am »

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yikes!

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« Reply #2 on: Aug 20^th, 2003, 11:09am »

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I feel sorry for the victim's family, but that sure seems like painting an "Eat me, Sharks!" sign on you...

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« Reply #3 on: Aug 20^th, 2003, 11:26am »

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ITA Rhune..that was what I was thinking when I read it. But they say that most shark attacks could have been avoided with a little common sense.

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A woman swimming with seals near a pier on this picturesque central California beach was killed Tuesday, apparently by a shark attack, authorities said.
Isnt the smartest thing to be doing I think "Eat me sign" comment fits best! I am truly sorry for this person and family but what was she thinking!

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« Reply #5 on: Aug 20^th, 2003, 5:54pm »

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I dont think she was thinking - thats the point!

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« Reply #6 on: Aug 20^th, 2003, 5:55pm »

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same woman david?

guess that means I oughtta return that seal outfit I bought for this weekend at the shore...........DOH!

regrets to her family and friends

and umm dar, great picture, and yes it IS almost friday Cheesy

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« Reply #7 on: Aug 20^th, 2003, 6:25pm »

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Thanks Azure..I finally got this perfected..been wanting to be able to change my avatar now and then.

It isn't even close to Friday...I still have so much work to do at my job Shocked

making me tired just thinking about it. And I so am hoping to get caught back up before they begin talking about hiring me a helper again.

Thread hijacking over..sorry Lips Sealed

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« Reply #8 on: Aug 20^th, 2003, 6:46pm »

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From what I understand, this lady had same swimming routine everyday for 15 years. An incident in this particular area is quite rare.

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« Reply #9 on: Aug 21^st, 2003, 4:10pm »

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when i read the title of this thread, i for some strange reason thought it took place in colorado. man, now THAT would be unusual.

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