60-year-old surfer attacked and killed by 10-foot great white shark off the coast of northern New South Wales state, officials say.
FILE - In this April 28, 2020, photo, surfers walk the beach in Sydney, Australia. Police in Australia say a 60-year-old surfer has been attacked and killed by a 10-foot shark off the coast of northern New South Wales state.
The man received a bite to the back of his thigh and was brought to the shore by other surfers who had fought off the shark, a surf rescue group, Surf Life Saving NSW, said in a statement. The victim, from Tugun just over the state border in Queensland, received first aid on the shore but died on the beach.
New South Wales Ambulance Inspector Terence Savage said it was a “dreadful” situation for everyone involved., you never really know the full extent of the damage until you get on scene,” he said. “They did everything they could to try and save his life, but despite their best efforts, were unable to do so.”Kingscliff resident Stuart Gonsal had just arrived at the beach ready for a surf, when he found out about the fatal attack.
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