Say It Ain't So Flipper, Say It Ain't So!

At last, another item can be added to the long ledger of things that you can/do/should fear: dolphins that wish to physically harm you.

(From local 6 news Orlando)
Marine researchers are warning about a growing number of dolphin bite cases in Sarasota County, according to a Local 6 News report.

Florida experts said wild dolphins are becoming more aggressive because boaters are feeding them.

"It seems reasonable to understand why you wouldn't feed a bear or something more dangerous-appearing, but these are wild animals," dolphin researcher Jason Allen said. "They are wild animals with lots of sharp teeth."

As far as fears go, this one ranks somewhere in between the mysterious disappearance of our bee population and the Ebola virus, although the inevitable Michael Jackson comeback tour should knock it down a few points.

And you thought it was safe to go back in the water...