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A 68-year-old man who went surfing near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was reported missing for more than 24 hours and was later found stranded on rocks; he was safely hoisted to a helicopter and rescued in a nighttime operation by the U.S. Coast Guard.
A 68-year-old man who went surfing near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was reported missing after failing to return to his Airbnb. More than 30 hours later, the Coast Guard located him stranded on rocks and hoisted him to safety by helicopter; officials praised the inter-agency effort and urged beachgoers to have a safety plan and tell someone before going into the water.
A 68-year-old surfer missing for more than 30 hours near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was rescued by a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter after a large cross-agency search. Video shows the hoist from rocks to the helicopter, and an emotional Coast Guard release includes a family call confirming the surfer is dehydrated but conscious. The rescue highlights coordinated multi-agency effort and urges water travelers to have a plan and proper life-saving gear.
A 57-year-old experienced surfer was killed by a suspected large shark off Sydney's Long Reef beach, marking a rare fatal attack in the area. The incident led to beach closures and ongoing investigations to identify the shark species involved. Shark attacks in Australia are infrequent, with most species not aggressive towards humans, but attacks by great whites, bull sharks, and tiger sharks can be serious.
A 19-year-old Australian surfer, Darcy Deefholts, was rescued after spending a night on an uninhabited island off the coast of Wooli, following a failed return from surfing. The rescue was considered a 'one in a million miracle,' and he is now receiving medical treatment.
A 2-mile stretch of San Clemente beach in Southern California was closed for Memorial Day after a shark bumped a surfer off his board, prompting a 24-hour water closure. The sand remained open, and beachgoers were advised to stay out of the water until 8 p.m. Monday.
A throwback video resurfaced featuring surfer and marine life activist Ocean Ramsey swimming with a 20-foot great white shark, believed to be the world's largest. Ramsey expressed both joy and sadness, as encounters like this are becoming increasingly rare due to shark finning and the decline in shark populations. The footage continues to captivate viewers, highlighting the beauty and importance of these creatures.
Police in South Australia are searching for the body of a 55-year-old surfer who is believed to have been killed in a suspected fatal shark attack near Granites Beach. Witnesses reported seeing a shark attack the man while he was surfing with a group of others. Despite ongoing search efforts, the surfer's body has not been found. Authorities have yet to provide details on the type of shark involved in the attack.
A 55-year-old surfer is missing and presumed dead after a suspected shark attack at Granites Beach in South Australia. Witnesses reported seeing a shark attack the man, and search efforts by emergency services and volunteers have been ongoing. The area is known for its shark population, and a surfboard with a bite mark was found.
A 55-year-old surfer is feared dead after witnesses saw him being attacked by a 13.75-foot Great White shark near Granite Rock in South Australia. Despite a full-scale search, the man's body has not been found. Another surfer who attempted to rescue him encountered the shark and found the remains of the victim's surfboard with a large bite mark. This incident adds to a series of recent shark attacks in the region, highlighting the dangers posed by these predators in Australian waters.
A surfer in Australia, known as "Jaws," captured a rare encounter on video when a whale body-slammed him while he was wing-foiling. The video shows the whale jumping out of the water and colliding with the surfer, knocking him off his board and dragging him 30 feet underwater. Fortunately, he escaped with minor injuries after his leash broke, allowing him to resurface. The surfer believes that if the whale had barnacles on its skin, the outcome could have been much worse.
A surfer in Volusia County, Florida, described the horrifying moment when a shark bit into his face, leaving injuries on both sides. Mark Sumersett, who was attacked while riding a wave at New Smyrna Beach, heard a "crunch" sound as the shark clamped down on his head. He suffered a two-inch gash on the right side of his head and more severe injuries on the left side. Sumersett, the seventh person attacked in Volusia County this year, received around 20 stitches and believes his gold chain may have attracted the shark's attention. Despite the incident, he plans to continue surfing after he heals.
A surfer from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna beach in Florida. The 38-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. This incident is the latest in a series of shark bites at the popular beach, with two other people being bitten over the Labor Day weekend.
A 38-year-old surfer from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Florida. The man was taken to a trauma center as a precaution but has since been released. Volusia County is known for its high number of shark attacks, earning it the title of "shark bite capital of the world." This incident marks the seventh shark bite in the county this year.
A 38-year-old surfer from South Carolina was bitten by a shark near the inlet in New Smyrna Beach. The surfer fell from his board and suffered a non-life-threatening bite to the top of his cheek, near his right eye. This is the seventh shark bite in Volusia County in 2023.