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Swimmer injured by Hawaiian monk seal with pup in Waikiki

Rocky, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, rests on a beach as her young pup plays with a sandal on Monday, July 25, 2022 in Honolulu. A swimmer was injured Sunday, July 24, after encountering the mother and pup in the water. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a statement that the victim is a 60-year-old elementary school teacher from California. The woman received lacerations to her face, arm and back, the agency said. Monk seals can be aggressive and territorial when nursing and officials warn people to stay away from the animals. (Craig T. Kojima/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP) Rocky, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, rests on a beach with her young pup on Monday, July 25, 2022 in Honolulu. A swimmer was injured Sunday, July 24, 2022, after encountering the mother and pup in the water. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a statement that the victim is a 60-year-old elementary school teacher from California. The woman received lacerations to her face, arm and back, the agency said. Monk seals can be aggressive and territorial when nursing and officials warn people to stay away from the animals. (Craig T. Kojima/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP) Rocky, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, rests on a beach with her young pup on Monday, July 25, 2022 in Honolulu. A swimmer was injured Sunday, July 24, after encountering the mother and pup in the water. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said in a statement that the victim is a 60-year-old elementary school teacher from California. The woman received lacerations to her face, arm and back, the agency said. Monk seals can be aggressive and territorial when nursing and officials warn people to stay away from the animals. (Craig T. Kojima/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)
Swimmer injured by Hawaiian monk seal with pup in Waikiki