# Sea Lion Joins Canoe Race Midway

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-05-28T16:50:32+00:00
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## Resource

A sea lion unexpectedly hops onto an outrigger canoe mid-race in Monterey Bay, causing a viral moment that didn’t slow the team down—Outrigger Santa Cruz still finished third. Paddlers initially mistook it for a shark, but the curious marine mammal just chilled before sliding back in. The crew stayed calm, the lead paddler didn’t miss a beat, and the filmer called it an awesome nature encounter. A wild reminder that the ocean’s surprises are part of the adventure. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/330d8bf4825d148b

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