In the US, a shark attacked 8-year-old boy

Yesterday, June 16, a shark attacked 8-year-old boy in North Carolina.

As reported by WECT channel, the predator attacked the child when he went swimming in the ocean on Bald Head Island. The representative of local authorities Chris McCall said that the boy received first aid at the scene, and then he was taken to a nearby hospital by ferry. According to McCall, the wounds were not life-threatening, so the transportation by helicopter was not required. It is unknown what kind of shark attacked the child.

It already the third case of shark attacks on people in North Carolina for a month.

«I heard about the shark attacks, but they can happen anywhere — said resting Devan Davis, who came to the beach shortly after the incident. – Nobody is immune to it, just need to be a little more careful and cautious in the water.»

10 Jun on Ocean Isle in North Carolina shark attacked a 19-year-old surfer, student, Austin reed. The guy was on the beach with the family.

«He told me: Hey, I was attacked by a shark, and I thought he was joking until I looked at his leg,» — said the brother of a student. Austin was taken to the hospital, but soon discharged.

2 Jun 17-year-old Paige winters was the victim of a shark attack is close to the state Park Fort Macon. According to her family, the girl had to amputate part of his leg during surgery. The girl’s father repeatedly struck the shark in the face, saving the life of his daughter.

Later the family released this official statement:

«We Express our gratitude to all who rendered her first aid. Paige — a staunch defender of marine animals. Despite the incident, she wants people to respect sharks and their habitats».

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