Emergency - After a Hai-Attack in Australia: Surfer's leg attacked
After a severe shark attack on a Surfer in Australia, the extent of his injuries is gradually becoming clear. The detached limb of the 23-year-old was reportedly washed up on the beach some time after the attack and immediately packed in ice by locals. The victim is being treated at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, where his limb was later flown in. It's unclear if doctors will be able to reattach it, reported 9News.
The young man was attacked near the famous Australian beach town of Port Macquarie on the east coast on Tuesday. Photos showed his surfboard with a part of it bitten off by the shark.
Rescue with Dog Leash
Later, authorities reported that it was a three-meter long White Shark. These creatures are considered the most dangerous sharks on Earth. The beaches in the area were closed for at least 24 hours.
Witnesses came to the aid of the victim. A police officer, who happened to be nearby, managed to tie up the wound with a dog leash until the arrival of the rescue teams. Multiple ambulances and a helicopter were in action. The victim was initially in a critical, but not life-threatening condition.
Third Attack within Two Weeks
This was the third shark attack in Australia in this month. A week ago, a surfer was bitten in the leg only a few kilometers from the center of Perth on the west coast. Doctors stitched up the wound and removed a shark tooth from his leg.
Two weeks ago, a man was attacked by a predator fish while spearfishing near Coral Bay, about 1,100 kilometers north of Perth. The victim was also not seriously injured.
- Due to the recent shark attack in Port Macquarie, authorities are urging swimmers and surfers to stay alert at all times.
- In light of the emergency situation, authorities in Newcastle have increased patrols along their coastline to prevent any further incidents involving White sharks.
- Eyewitnesses reported that the victim was moments away from drowning before the police officer intervened and applied the dog leash to help control the bleeding.
- Despite the increase in shark attacks in Australia, there are still many thrill-seekers who visit popular surfing spots like Port Macquarie, hoping to avoid any encounters with these dangerous marine creatures.
