September 17th 2024.
A tragic incident has occurred near a popular holiday destination, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old woman. It has been reported that the woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was attacked by a shark while on a catamaran in international waters near Gran Canaria. The catamaran was approximately 278 miles away from the island's airport at the time of the attack.
The woman, who is believed to be from Germany, was immediately taken by a Spanish Air Force helicopter to a hospital in Gran Canaria. However, despite the efforts of the rescue team, she tragically passed away inside the helicopter due to cardiac arrest. It is believed that the attack occurred around 4pm, but the woman did not succumb to her injuries until 11pm, approximately seven hours later.
The catamaran sent out a Mayday distress signal at 3.55pm, alerting Spanish coastguards and nearby vessels of the emergency. One vessel even approached the catamaran to provide medical aid to the injured woman. However, it has been reported that Moroccan authorities refused to transfer her to a hospital in Rabat for treatment.
The catamaran, known as the Dalliance Chichester and flying the British flag, had departed from the Canary Islands on September 14th. It was a pleasure craft measuring 17 meters in length and 8 meters in width. The incident has been reported to UK coastguards by their Spanish counterparts, as the catamaran originated from British territory.
The details surrounding the attack and the reasons behind it are still unclear. This is a rare occurrence for the area, as there have been no previous documented shark attacks in the vicinity. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and her loved ones during this difficult time.
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