A Horrible Experience
A little girl had a horrible accident while at sea. She was on a boat when a sea lion attacked her and pulled her into the water.
The little girl was wearing a colorful summer dress during her time at sea. A sea lion was attracted to the people on the boat because food was thrown off of the boat to it. ___26___
Attracted by the amazing sea lion, the little girl pointed at it, as if she was trying to pet it. When the sea lion rose up close to the little girl, she became more interested and really wanted to get an up-close view of the lovely animal. ___27___
Suddenly, the sea lion pulled her dress and in just a split second, the girl was in the water. ___28___ They were shocked by such an unexpected event.
One man on the boat immediately jumped into the water to save the child. Sure enough, he was able to seize the girl. ___29___ She seemed to be in complete shock. The boat immediately left the area.
Sea lions are not seen to be dangerous and harm-causing animals in most cases. ___30___ According to the officials, it is possible that the sea lion believed the child’s dress looked like a piece of food.
A. Everyone on the boat was in a panic.
B. She moved to sit on the edge of the boat.
C. Attacks by sea lions to humans are very rare.
D. The girl was quickly lifted back onto the boat.
E. It stayed around, most likely seeking more food.
F. The video of the accident has spread on the Internet.