May 10th 2024.
A man from Florida recently made headlines after a terrifying encounter with a shark in the Bahamas. Marlin Wakeman, a 24-year-old from Stuart, spoke at a news conference at St Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach about his experience and his plans for the future.
Despite his ordeal, Wakeman remains positive and determined to return to the Bahamas and the water as soon as possible. He acknowledged that he may have some lingering fears or nightmares, but he is confident that he will be alright.
The incident occurred on April 26 at the Flying Fish Marina in Long Island, where Wakeman was working on a docked boat. He explained that the marina is a popular spot for sharks due to the abundance of discarded fish carcasses. In fact, he estimated that there are at least 20 sharks in the area at any given time.
While trying to jump onto the boat, Wakeman slipped and fell into the water, which was infested with sharks. Within seconds, he was bitten on the leg by what he believes was a Caribbean reef shark. He also sustained another bite on his shoulder before he was able to escape from the water.
Fortunately, the boat's captain was quick to act and tied a tourniquet on Wakeman's leg before rushing him to a nearby clinic. From there, he was flown to Florida for surgery at St. Mary's. According to Dr. Robert Borrego, a trauma surgeon who treated Wakeman, the shark had punctured his kneecap and barely missed an artery.
The bite mark also indicated that the shark was approximately two meters long. Despite the severity of the injury, Borrego is confident that Wakeman will make a full recovery. The young man is already showing signs of progress and is grateful for the care he received.
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