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Diving Pelican Leaves Swimmer in Stitches  

Posted May 11, 08 5:46 AM CDT in Science & Health,  US    Most Covered

(newser) – A swimmer in Florida needed 20 stitches to her face after a pelican diving for a fish slammed into her. The big bird died in the collision near Tampa. "It was like I got punched in the face, super hard. Blood was gushing out," said the Ohio housecleaner who was on vacation. It was the first known case of such an encounter, officials said. Pelicans weigh as much as 30 pounds and dive from heights of 70 feet.

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Diving Pelican Leaves Swimmer in Stitches
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Diving Pelican Leaves Swimmer in Stitches
Pelicans can weigh as much as 30 pounds and dive from heights of 70 feet.   ((c) __Dori__)
Diving Pelican Leaves Swimmer in Stitches
A Florida pelican slammed into a sunbather while diving for a fish.   ((c) Pauly R.)
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