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tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Russian Tourist Killed by Shark in Egypt, Attacker Beaten to Death.

The body parts of a Russian tourist, Vladimir Popov, who was attacked and eaten alive by a shark in Hurghada, Egypt, were recovered from inside the predator's belly after it was clubbed to death by beachgoers. Popov was in the water with his girlfriend when the shark attacked him. The attack left many tourists stunned, with beachgoers convening when investigators caught the shark and dragged it ashore. A vigilante mob was present to brutally club the animal to death.

via New York Post |

#beachgoers #hurghada #red-sea

tragedy2 years ago•7 min saved

Russian Tourist Killed by Shark in Egypt, Body Parts Found in Captured Shark

The body parts of a Russian man, Vladimir Popov, who was mauled to death by a tiger shark off a beach in Hurghada, Egypt, have been found inside the shark that was later beaten to death 'in revenge'. The shark was dissected by specialists who found the young man's remains inside its intestines. Popov's father, who witnessed the attack, said there were no family members near his son to help in the water. The shark attack is the third in the area in less than a year.

via Daily Mail|

#egypt #hurghada #revenge-killing

world2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Shark Attack Claims Russian Tourist at Egyptian Resort

A 23-year-old Russian man, identified as Vladimir Popov, has died after being attacked by a tiger shark while swimming off a resort near the city of Hurghada in Egypt. Video footage shows the man screaming "papa" as the attack unfolded. The Egyptian authorities have closed off a 74-kilometre stretch of the coastline until Sunday. Shark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions. Tiger sharks are among the sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.

via The Independent|

#egypt #red-sea #shark-attack

tragedy2 years ago•2 min saved

Russian Tourist Killed in Egypt Shark Attack

A Russian man, identified as Vladimir Popov, was killed by a shark on the beach of the Dream Beach hotel in Hurghada, Egypt. Tourists watched in horror as the shark attacked Popov, who was reportedly not a tourist but had been living in Egypt for several months. Popov's girlfriend reportedly managed to swim away and escape. Tourists have now been banned from entering the water, and witnesses were left in a state of shock.

via The Daily Beast|

#dream-beach-hotel #egypt #shark-attack