Wendy the sea lion invades hotel pool and barges startled guest off his sun lounger in hilarious video

THIS is the hilarious moment a sea lion brazenly took a dip in a hotel pool before pinching a bemused guest’s sunbed as gobsmacked tourists watched on. Cheeky Wendy and her pup Lulu are regular guests at the exclusive resort in the Galapagos Islands and are known at the hotel for their antics. ViralHogWendy barged a tourist off his sunlounger[/caption] ViralHogThe startled guest quickly tried to grab his towel off the bed[/caption] ViralHogMoments before, the sassy sea lion invaded the hotel’s pool[/caption] Comical footage captured by a holidaymaker shows the cute creature hauling herself up some steps from the sea to the facility’s outdoor area. Wendy then invaded the hotel’s pool – diving in head first without a second thought. But after a speedy cruise through the water, the sassy sea lion then sprung out of the water and made a beeline for the only sun lounger sat on by a guest. The amusing clip shows the confused tourist quickly jumping to his feet as Wendy barges him out the way and nabs his seat. Read more animal stories CLOSE ENCOUNTER Horror moment great white shark stalks paddle boarders close to shoreline CROC SHOCK Heartstopping moment a huge crocodile jumps into couple's fishing boat He can be seen grabbing his towel off the sunbed in a hurry before throwing his arm in the air in confusion as Wendy makes herself comfortable. Tourists at the hotel are warned about Wendy and are asked to try to stay at least six feet away from the sun lounger stealer. Guests are also warned to avoid attempting to stroke or feed Wendy and her pup – who often spend hours sprawled out in the sun on the hotel’s recliners. And there’s a good reason holidaymakers are told to keep their distance, as the slippery sea creatures have a troublesome track record of attacking humans Most read in The Sun KATE OFF Kate Garraway forced to pull out of GMB as star reveals 'urgent' issues at home PUPIL TRAGEDY Teachers left crying in hallways after schoolboy dies suddenly aged 12 ALESHA'S BUGBEAR Alesha Dixon storms off Britain’s Got Talent during 'horrible' act BAPTISM OF IRE Andrew arrives at grandchild’s christening in £220k Bentley with DOY plate SCRUM OF THE OTHER? Helen Skelton 'dumbstruck' after husband starts dating younger woman it's a wrap This Morning’s Alison Hammond shows slimmer than ever body in blue wrap dress The mammals’ dangerous reputation is often overshadowed by more formidable beasts lurking in the ocean and their inclusion in circuses and shows – meaning they are easily underestimated. Their curious nature is often mistaken as friendliness by swimmers, with many forgetting their animal instincts will always reign supreme. Humans are playing an underwater game of Russian roulette by taking a dip into their environment – no matter how many cute cartoons you may have seen. Although attacks are rare, coming within 8ft of the beasts can have disastrous consequences. Their speed, power and unsettling element of surprise make them a terrifying opponent in their underwater territory – and on land. One sea lion managed to become an overnight sensation by demonstrating such cunning abilities back in May 2017. The beast dragged a little girl from behind off a Candian dock in British Columbia in front of horrified holidaymakers. In another horrifying incident, a 13-year-old girl was mauled by one of the mammals as she frolicked in the ocean in 2019. Oblivious Megan Pagnini was knee-deep in the ocean at Pismo Beach, California, while her pals filmed her in front of the sunset. The extraordinary clip shows the sea lion suddenly springing out of the water and attacking the teen as her friends watched in horror. Read More on The Sun FOOTIE SHOCK World's biggest football agent Raiola dies aged 54 - days after false report POUNDLAND We live in Britain's only £1 newbuild estate - it's the house of our dreams It managed to tear a deep chunk out of her leg during the terrifying incident – while changing her opinion of the seemingly cuddly creature. But animal rights campaigners rushed to the sea lion’s defence – reminding people they “are not circus performers and not trained to be next to people.” VirolHogWendy dived head first into the resort’s pool[/caption] ViralHogThe tourist looked baffled as Wendy approached his sun lounger[/caption] ViralHogWendy could be seen pulling herself up steps from the sea to the hotel’s outdoor area[/caption] We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks.