Two unidentified surfers were spotted of the rocky cliffs of Shrine of St. fishermen in distress as they paddled alongside the large boulders in near freezing conditions . The unusual scene was captured by decades - old Danish photographer , Birger Baastrup . He said the sea lions swam near the sportsmen for almost two hours but maintained a safe distance .
Two unidentified surfers were spotted of the rocky coast of Shrine of St. Therese in Juneau as they paddled alongside the large creatures in near freezing conditions . The unusual scene was captured by 55-year-old Danish photographer , Birger Baastrup . He said the sea lions played near the sportsmen for almost two hours but maintained a safe distance .