January 29th 2024.
A woman's life hangs in the balance as she lies in a hospital bed, her leg severely injured after being bitten by a shark while swimming in Sydney Harbour. It was a terrifying and unexpected attack that left the victim in critical condition.
But amidst the chaos and fear, a hero emerged. A veterinarian and her wife, Georgia, jumped into action to save the woman's life. They had heard the victim's cries for help and rushed to her aid, applying a tourniquet to her leg to stop the bleeding until emergency services could arrive.
The attack took place at Billyard Avenue in Elizabeth Bay, and the emergency services were quick to respond, arriving at the scene at 7.45pm on Monday. The woman, who was believed to be in her 20s or early 30s, had suffered a severe bite on her right leg from a bull shark.
Georgia recounted the terrifying moments, saying that they heard a shout and saw the victim swimming towards a boat. But on her way back, she was attacked by the bull shark. Thanks to the quick thinking and actions of the veterinarian and her wife, the victim's life was saved.
The woman had lost a significant amount of blood in the attack and was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Georgia described the scene as "pretty hectic," with her wife bandaging the victim's leg, which had a broken bone. Both Georgia and the victim were in shock, but they did everything they could to keep her warm and stop the bleeding.
A helicopter and several medical units were also called to the scene, which was a private wharf in the harbour. The New South Wales Ambulance spokesperson described the victim's injuries as severe, with serious bleeding.
According to the police, the woman was swimming off the wharf when the shark attacked her. The Marine Area Command is now patrolling the area as a precaution, and the Primary Industries agency will determine the type of shark responsible for the attack.
Sadly, this is not the first time a shark attack has occurred in Sydney Harbour. In 2022, a British man lost his life after being attacked by a great white shark off Little Bay in the south-east of the city. Before that, the last fatal shark attack in Sydney was 60 years ago.
As the victim continues to fight for her life, the community is reminded of the dangers that lurk in the waters. But thanks to the bravery and quick response of the hero veterinarian and her wife, this woman has a chance at survival.
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