greenroom you hang out with the lions better watch out!!!!

Hey Greenie, I have a mate who has scars on his left shoulder, he was attacked and chomped on by a seal whilst snorkling at SEAL ISLAND!
Better make those water starts quick

He shouldnt have been snorkling around Seal Island
Those Rockingham seals are the dogs of the sea
I have my seals trained to pose for photos

was at the Hillaries Island

This is terrible what happened to Ella. It's rare attacks like these that can discourage children, they here about it and chose to not par take in these healthy outdoor sports. It's extremely unfortunate, the old saying that you have more chance of being struck by lightning is becoming a load of crap.

Attacks are increasing from all species of marine life, perhaps the growing numbers of the protected are out numbering the rest in the food chain. Fisherman aren't helping either, with some not all having a total disregard for regulations.

I've spent many hours at seal island swimming with the seals. They are placid and playful in the water as they are comfortable and know they have the upper hand. But on land you don't want to push your luck, Greenies Photo is as close as I'd go. They are slow and feel vulnerable, they will chase you and most the time your alright, that is until you slip/trip or get cornered.

I've windsurfed out there for many years and was only kiting there yesterday on the NWer. This incident has definitely taken me from complacent to weary.. We can only wish her a speedy recovery and hope that like Bethany Hamilton she continues on the journey.

Think there is one up at Greenhead too Island that is.

I know where Hillarys is but stuffed if I know where Hillaries is

Hillary's furry seal...

dont laugh bout the story it was my mates sister that was attacked while surfin!!!

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Originally posted by Gonewindsurfing247

I have been snorkelling with the seals at Shoalwater several times. Each time the experience has been magic. These creatures are curious, tame and fun loving. This is a clip featured on episode 5 of Local Windsurfing WA - Things to do when its not windy:

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Cool clip

Cheers GT

The bloke that started the thread said "Imagine this happening while you are windsurfing"
I know because I typed it
I wasnt typing it to say "nah man"
WTF? What is "nah man"?
Windsurfers windsurf in this area and if the other posts were read, it is refering to our local spot which is also swarming with seals
Do seals swarm? What do you call a group of seals? A gaggle? Or maybe a herd?

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I'm sure I type for everyone that posted on this topic, in saying we hope she had a speedy recovery and it hasn't stopped her getting back in the water. It's mind over matter and some of these girls like Ella and Bethany Hamilton are inspiration.

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Ella is a friend of my daughter and I took them both surfing on Sat down to Iso's. I can report that Ella has made a speedy recovery and had no quarms whatsoever about jumping back into the surf even though it was blown out and overcast.

yes , this is a very serious situation , rehabilitation .

i remember a story from the old fishing forum , a very tragic story i might add too , from a young and fit talented waterman [ mattb i think ] who was swimming at rockingham when a dolphin decided to take a close look him .
well to cut a long story short this particular creature thought he was just the right person to take a dump on .
after years of theropy our man is back in and on the water extracting revenge in only the blood thirsty way he knows how .

god bless him .