Hello, human: a sociable seal attacked a guy with hugs

A quiet invasion of a beachgoer's privacy occurred on a beach in Ecuador. A troop of seals descended from the ocean onto the shore, acting with a brazenness that left no doubt as to their right to this territory. One seal simply settled at the beachgoer's feet, but its companion went on the offensive—without warning, it resorted to a total-hugging tactic, settling on the beachgoer's chest.

The beachgoer found himself caught in a legal quandary. Local regulations strictly prohibit people from touching wild animals. However, there was no written regulation to the contrary. The seal, taking advantage of this legal loophole, settled comfortably on the beachgoer, demonstrating a complete disregard for the conventions of bipedalism.