Pelican Slams Into Face Of Woman Swimming In Gulf of Mexico

Boston (dbTechno) - 50-year old Debbie Shoemaker from Ohio is currently recovering after a pelican dove and slammed into her face while she was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico.

Debbie Shoemaker is from Toledo, Ohio and was swimming on Thursday at a beach near St. Petersburg, Florida. She vacations in Florida twice a year, enjoying the sun and the beaches.

She was minding her own business enjoying a swim in the Gulf of Mexico when a pelican took a nose dive, hitting her in the face.

The pelican hit her face so hard that it ripped through her cheek, requiring 25 stitches.

Shoemaker returned home from Florida on Friday. Officials have stated this is the first time they have ever heard of a pelican hitting someone in the face like this.

The pelican died due to the intense impact.