April 26th 2024.
This morning at 9.15am, a 64-year-old British tourist was enjoying a peaceful swim at Turtle Beach along Great Courland Bay when he was suddenly attacked by a bull shark. The man, whose name has not been disclosed, sustained serious injuries and was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.
As news of the incident spread, the government took swift action to ensure the safety of visitors and locals alike. Several beaches and a marine park were temporarily closed to allow the coast guard and department of fisheries to thoroughly investigate the incident and potentially neutralize any further threat from the shark.
In a statement, THA chief secretary Farley Augustine expressed his regret over the unfortunate attack, stating that the victim was attacked in the vicinity of the Starfish Hotel. As a precautionary measure, beaches such as Plymouth, Courland Bay, Black Rock, Mt. Irvine, Buccoo, Pigeon Point, Store Bay, and all the coastal areas in between have been closed until further notice.
According to Mr. Augustine, the shark responsible for the attack was approximately 8 to 10 feet in length and 2 feet in width. The victim suffered severe injuries, including the loss of his left hand from the elbow down, a severed left thigh, and lacerations to his stomach.
In response to the incident, the government has deployed drones for reconnaissance and surveillance, while the coast guard and the department of fisheries are actively searching the area to ensure the safety of beachgoers.
The government had previously received reports of shark sightings in the Grafton area and the Buccoo Reef Marine Park, prompting them to issue warnings to the public. However, shark attacks are still considered rare, with only 69 unprovoked attacks and 22 provoked bites recorded worldwide, along with 14 fatalities, according to the International Shark Attack File.
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