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Mermaid Performer Attacked by Sturgeon, Bounces Back Humorously

2/2/2025

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Russian mermaid performer Mariia Zelenina, affectionately known as 'Masha', faced a shocking encounter when a giant Chinese sturgeon attacked her during a show on January 28. Though she emerged with facial bruises, Masha is on the mend and even managed to find humor in the ordeal, dispelling rumors that she was pressured to return to work too soon.

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Russian mermaid performer Mariia Zelenina, affectionately known as 'Masha', faced a shocking encounter when a giant Chinese sturgeon attacked her during a show on January 28. Though she emerged with facial bruises, Masha is on the mend and even managed to find humor in the ordeal, dispelling rumors that she was pressured to return to work too soon.