((Ktla15-year-old in Long Beach, California, is recovered after a terrifying and unexpected surrounding meeting with the lion of the sea who attacked her during the weekend.
The accident occurred on Sunday in front of a rescue tower, as it was supposed to be a big day for Febi Biertran and her family. She was on the beach to complete her swimming test for Cadet Lifeguard program In Long Beach.
“From anywhere, I feel something bitten by my arms,” the teenager told NexStar’s Ktla. “I saw a shadow of it, and all I think is,” Please, do not be a shark. Please, don’t take off my arms, don’t kill me. “
It was not a shark. Instead, the aggressive sea lion, some of which could be up to 6 feet and weighing up to 700 pounds when ripe.
Vibi Bildran, 15, attacked the aggressive lion during a swimming for life in Long Beach on March 30, 2025. (Baby Bilterman) Vibi Bildran, 15, attacked the aggressive lion during a swimming for life in Long Beach on March 30, 2025. (Baby Bilterman) Vibi Bildran, 15, attacked the aggressive lion during a swimming for life in Long Beach on March 30, 2025. (Baby Bilterman) Vibi Bildran, 15, attacked the aggressive lion during a swimming for life in Long Beach on March 30, 2025. (Baby Bilterman) Vibi Bildran, 15, attacked the aggressive lion during a swimming for life in Long Beach on March 30, 2025. (Baby Bilterman) The lion of the sea seen on the southern California beach in this unknown image. (Ktla) A group of sea lions seen in the waters of southern California in this unknown image. (Ktla)
On the beach, Bibi Bilterran, the mother of Vbei, noticed that there was something wrong and thought that her daughter was face to face with a shark.
“I saw something that comes, like the fin, and a person shouted,” shark “, she explained.” We all rushed to the water, and when I realized that he was my daughter, when she collapsed. “
The lion of the sea left the 15 -year -old girl with several bites, as well as scratches on her arm and hand. Fortunately, regardless of the feeling of swelling and bruising, you did not suffer from any serious injuries.
The rescuers quickly swized, grabbed it and returned it to the beach. Then it was transferred to the emergency room.
“It is just a frightening idea,” her mother told KTLA. “It could have been pulled under. I thought it was worse.”
Currently, Phoe’s convergence, but she looks forward to trying to get out of guard students as soon as it is completely recovered.
“I love the beach. I love the ocean. I love swimming.”
Sea experts in southern California say that the sea is running Film with toxic algae flowers It can make them more aggressive. Anyone who faces a lion, either on the beach or water, should decline slowly, refrain from acting, and avoid contact with the eye.