FOSTER CITY – Go for a dip, get a nip.
On Monday afternoon, an unidentified marine animal bit a person in the Foster City Lagoon near Shearwater Isle, according to the Foster City Police Department.
“Based on the initial assessment, the injury is consistent with a bite from a small marine animal,” police said in a news release. “At this time, the exact species has not been confirmed.”
While efforts are made to keep bay marine life out of the lagoon, the possibility always exists for creatures to make their way into the body of water, according to police.
Police are coordinating with other agencies and plan to provide updates if more information becomes available. In the meantime, people are being asked to report any “unusual marine animal activity.”
“Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our community safe,” police said in the news release.
The lagoon, which serves as a drainage detention basin, spans 212 acres and has an average depth of about 6 feet, according to the city’s website. Swimming, along with boating and fishing, is permitted.
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