Authorities say the same shark is likely responsible for all the attacks.
– Four shark bites -- possibly by the same shark -- are being investigated on South Padre Island.That incident was reported to police at 11 a.m., Nikki Soto, the South Padre Island city secretary, told The Associated Press.The man was immediately treated at the beach by the fire and police department and was then taken to a hospital.
“Currently, the South Padre Island Beach Patrol, fire and police departments are patrolling the shoreline and utilizing drones,” Soto said.KRGV, the NBC affiliate in Rio Grand Valley reports that Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Captain Chris Dowdy confirmed four attacks and said they believe the same shark is responsible for all of them.Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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