A Chinese travel blogger was precisely struck in the face by seagull droppings while at a U.S. beach.

Social Context

While occurring abroad, this incident resonates with China’s domestic ‘Wildlife Coexistence Guidelines’—which advise tourists to avoid feeding birds near coasts and recognize avian behavior patterns. Domestic coastal cities like Qingdao and Xiamen now deploy bird deterrent systems in high-traffic tourist zones.

Safety Tip

Wear hats or carry umbrellas in seabird-heavy areas—seagulls often target moving heads and shiny objects, increasing strike risk.