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Sea World Trainer Bitten by Sea Lion Sunday

JUNE 15, 2009 - A 27-year-old trainer at Sea World was bitten on the leg by a sea lion and hospitalized, authorities said. The incident occurred about 4:45 p.m., said a spokeswoman for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The woman suffered minor injuries and was transported to a hospital in Hillcrest, where she was treated and released. The injury occurred during a performance, and the show would continue without interruption, said a spokesman for Sea World. The injured worker was expected to return to work Monday.

Man Bitten by Rattlesnake Tuesday at Recovery Center in Vista

JUNE 10, 2009 - A 29-year-old man was bitten by a rattlesnake that lived in a cage at a drug and alcohol recovery center, authorities said. Paramedics were called to the Christian alcohol and drug recovery center near the community of Shadowridge about 2:30 p.m., according to a captain for the Vista Fire Department. They found a man with swelling to his hand and difficulty with his balance and breathing. He was rushed to Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside and treated with anti-venom. The fire captain was unsure if the man was an employee at the center or a resident. It was also unclear why the rattlesnake was on the premises.

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