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Georgia Teen Bitten by Shark While Fishing
3 Jul
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy was severely injured on his thigh by a shark.
- The attack occurred Wednesday afternoon near Ossabaw Island, Georgia.
- Bystanders and EMS quickly provided aid after the boat docked.
A 13-year-old boy sustained a serious thigh injury from a shark bite while on a fishing trip. The incident occurred near Ossabaw Island in McIntosh County, Georgia, on Wednesday afternoon.
Witnesses reported seeing the boat return to shore with people urgently seeking assistance before emergency services arrived. The shark, estimated to be between five and six feet long, reportedly bit the teenager on the thigh during an attempt to unhook it.
Bystanders and emergency medical personnel were on hand to provide immediate aid. The victim was transferred to a local hospital by EMS for further treatment.
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