A large number of sea lions made their way to the streets of the port city of Antofagasta, occupying much of the beach amid the curious gazes of tourists and inhabitants. Animals are well known in the Municipality, but never had they come so close to man
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him
The beach of the Chilean city of Antofagasta was assaulted by many specimens of sea lions who, fearless, in recent days even reached the benches of the promenade, the cars and the streets, stretching in the sun and understanding each other in front of them. in the eyes of citizens and tourists.
Sea lions have always populated the port area of Antofagasta, concentrating towards the fishing terminals, it is rare that there are attacks of these large mammals on humans, but many states in the world recommend not always be at least 10 meters away from one or more specimens and to move away very calmly if these are rather active, like these of Antofagasta.
Some, worried, therefore turned to the police forces of the municipality which, in cooperation with the Chilean Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura of Chile, is trying to rectify the situation by inviting anyone near a sea lion to keep due. distance and not to approach trying to take selfies or other shots, even if the warning was not heeded by everyone.
#Antofagasta In the face of sea lions on the road in the Caleta Antofagasta sector, we reiterate the call to maintain the minimum sighting distance.
Sernapesca staff are already working together with @AntofagastaMuni to control the situation.pic.twitter.com/CS91tukHQ2
— National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (@sernapesca) April 25, 2022
Many stopped to observe the scene, getting out of their cars so as not to lose it. Among these there is no shortage of Chilean Aquaman who, in their own way, try to manage this sudden take on the waterfront, attracting even more people (here a funny video on Facebook)
Source: National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service/Twitter
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