A graduate student from the University of Central Florida is missing after he was pulled underwater by a large sea turtle, according to Local 6 News.Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...
Officials said the man vanished Thursday afternoon about three miles north of the Sebastian Inlet and 400 yards out to sea, sheriff's officials said.
The student was apparently tagging turtles as part of a UCF research project.
"The person was onboard a Boston Whaler with other students when a large turtle pulled the victim underwater," Local 6's Bob Frier said.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Sea Creatures Strike Again
First a marlin, then a sturgeon, and now a sea turtle has taken up the battle:
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