In scenic La Jolla Cove in San Diego, sea lions usually peacefully co-exist with swimmers, sunbathers, and surfers.

But when a woman crept in close to take a photo of a snoozing sea lion this weekend, a line was crossed in the sand.

In a video that’s gained nearly 9 million views on TikTok, dozens of beachgoers at La Jolla Cove in San Diego scrambled to get away from the marauding sea lions.

In their defense, they were there first!

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These sea lions made my day yesterday #california

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