Shaw's Cove Seals Say Hello To Laguna Beach Divers: Patch Photo

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A local open water swimmer recently discovered an amazing sight off the shore of Shaw's Cove. Wendy Theders loves the water, and as a Laguna Beach transplant, being able to dive so close to home is one of the many benefits of life on the Emerald Coast.

"This mom and her pup swam right in front of me at Shaw’s Cove!" she tells Patch. "To me, it appeared like the baby was nursing."

Laguna Beach's marine population is thriving this summer, as witnessed by Theders. A marathon ocean swimmer, Theders has had to put many swims on hold in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Her plans for the Oceans 7 marathon is on hold at present. Theders has already completed the first leg of this amazing race.

1. Catalina, 2. Molokai, 3.Tsugaru Channel, 4.Gibraltar Straits, 5.Cook Strait, 6.North Channel, 7.English Channel.

These days, she's swimming the coast of Orange County, camera in tow to capture the local marine life.

When Patch put a call out for photos, she was quick to send this one in.

"I just thought that was such an amazing moment I witnessed, that I just wanted to share it!" she says. And we are so glad that you did!

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