Pelican Slams Into Swimmer's Face Current Status: Blessed (1) Change Status: BlessedPublishedUnpublishedRestoredQuarantinedDuplicatedCensored Seeded by newsguru View Original Article: local6.com Seeded on Mon May 12, 2008 5:56 AM odd-newsfloridaohioanimalsbeachgulfswimminggulf-of-mexicotoledost-petersburgpelicanswimmertreasure-islanddebbie-shoemaker Tweet Discuss: ! Debbie Shoemaker of Toledo, Ohio, was swimming near Treasure Island, a beach community west of St. Petersburg, when she felt something hit her face. The bird's large beak ripped through her cheek, requiring 25 stitches.... See more irresistible news keyboard shortcuts: V vote up article J next comment K previous comment