In a shocking and deadly assault, a 28-year-old marine biologist lost her life to a leopard seal in the Antarctic Peninsula whilst snorkelling. ‌

On July 22, 2003, Kirsty Brown, a British Antarctic Survey (BAS) marine biologist, was reportedly in the water with another researcher as they undertook survey work when a seal attacked without warning and pulled Kirsty underwater. ‌

A spokeswoman for the BAS said Kirsty and her snorkelling "buddy" were at her study site in the bay adjacent to the UK's Rothera Research Station when the fatal attack took place. ‌

The young marine biologist was reportedly dragged from the water by two colleagues who were on the shore and witnessed the incident - immediately dashing to Kirsty's aid.

Kirsty's colleagues reportedly began resuscitation proced

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