African Woman Loses Nose To Seal

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Post 1 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Monday, 31-Oct-2005 14:14:18

Johannesurgh Reuters. A seal bit off a Sa woman's nose as she tried to help it back in to the water, an official said on Monday. Elsie Van Tonder 49 ,is expected to undergo surgery this week after being bitten on a beach near George 240 miles east of Cape Town on Saturday.
Her nose was found but could not be reattached,local media reported.The Seal had been lying in the same spot for 3 days,so the lady and a few others were concerned. Herman Oosthuizen ,a Marine Biologist with the Department of Enviromental Affairs. The young female seal then bit her in the face. Its a predator,its got vicious teeth and if it bites you in the wrong place, it could kill you.

Post 2 by Puggle (I love my life!) on Tuesday, 01-Nov-2005 5:39:48

ouch!

Post 3 by Big Pawed Bear (letting his paws be his guide.) on Tuesday, 01-Nov-2005 8:11:54

i understand the woman's concern, but did she not think to call someone who might know how to handle the animal correctly? intresting one that.

Post 4 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Tuesday, 01-Nov-2005 9:06:12

Who knows..She obviously underestimated the creature, seals are crabbit beggers