A tourist visiting the Turks and caïcos The islands were seriously injured when she was bitten while he was trying to “get involved” with a shark,, According to the authorities.
The 55-year-old tourist tried to “engage with the animal of shallows to try to take photos”, according to a press release from the Environment Department and Environment Resources of the Turks and Caicos .
The incident took place in Blue Hills, Providenciales, Friday, February 7, and the victim was taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Center, where she was stabilized and transported from the island for new medical care. She should survive.
The identity of the woman has not been released, but several Tabloid report That the tourist would be a Canadian national. Global News contacted World Affairs of Canada, which has not confirmed if the person is Canadian, saying that he was aware of the reports of an “accident”.
“Global Affairs Canada is aware of the reports of a Canadian citizen who experienced an accident in the Turks and Caïcos. Consular officials contact local authorities to collect information and ready to provide consular assistance. Due to confidentiality considerations, no other details can be disclosed, “they said in a statement to Global News.
“The shark was estimated at around 6 (feet) in length. However, the species has not yet been confirmed, “added the government in the report.
Government representatives closed the beach as a result of the incident and reopened to the public on Sunday, February 9, “after it was determined that the shark had moved to deeper waters.”
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The government has not shared the details of the tourist’s interaction with the shark but has issued a warning to other swimming in the region.
“The decrease wishes to urge the public to always be aware of your environment, to follow local opinions and to respect marine life. Swimming in designated areas, avoid troubled waters, never swim alone and do not try to feed the marine fauna under any circumstance, ”says the post.
Shark bites in waters off the Turkish islands and caicos are rare, with a single unoriented attack not deadly reported last year, According to the international attack file for the Florida Museum of Natural History sharks.
The incident occurs after two American tourists were bitten by a shark in the Bahamas Earlier this week. The Royals of the Bahamas police forces said the police in Bimini Investigate after two women were victims of a shark attack and were to be transported by plane for their injuries.
“The first reports indicate that the victims, two residents of the United States, were injured by swimming in the waters of the Bimini bay. They received an initial treatment in a local clinic before being transported by plane to New Providence for new medical care. One of the victim’s injuries is listed as serious, “said police.
Rileigh Decker, 20 years old and last summer, 24 years old, spoke with NBC News After his return to Florida and shared the heartbreaking details of the hospital beds. They said they had jumped from their friend’s yacht and that shortly after, the shark was approaching.
“We are just very grateful to be here again with all our members,” said Decker in NBC Today Show earlier this week.
Decker said that after jumping in the ocean, she “felt something lying my leg”.
“I said to myself:” Summer, what was it? ” And she said, “Don’t scare me like that.” And probably about two minutes later, we were on a scale. I felt that my leg was drawn and I immediately knew that I was bitten by a shark, ”recalls Decker.
They said that their friends immediately got them out of the water and wrapped a tourniquet around the right leg of Decker. Shortly after, they realized that the layman also suffered from a shark bite.
“They shouted to me that the top of my foot was shredded, and I did not realize myself before looking down,” said Layman.
Decker was transported by plane to a Bahamas hospital and once they were both stable, they were transported by plane in Florida so that Decker undergoes surgery.
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