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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 carried out survey work when a seal struck without warning and dragged Kirsty beneath the surface. ‌

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

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

Kirsty's colleagues reportedly started

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