Florida man attacked by shark on boating trip

June 30, 2024 1

Join Fox News for access to this content

You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading.

By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

Please enter a valid email address.

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit responded to a distress call from a man with a “severe” shark bite. (Nassau County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)

Two Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit deputies created a tourniquet for a Florida man who was bitten by a shark on his vessel. (Nassau County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)

Once the shark bite victim was stabilized, a deputy “then piloted the boat to the Dee Dee Bartels boat ramp, where Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue was waiting.”

Lights and sirens flashed on a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit as deputies responded to reports of a shark bite on a nearby vessel. (Nassau County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)

After being airlifted to UF hospital nearby, the victim “is alert and at a local hospital recovering.” according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Fox News Digital is awaiting Nassau County Sheriff’s Office’s release of an official incident report.

Written by: admin

Rate it