At least one person was bit by a shark in South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
5:36 PM CDT July 4, 2024were reported Thursday on South Padre Island during Fourth of July celebrations.
A man suffered a severe shark bite to his leg Thursday around 11 a.m., South Padre Island City Secretary Nikki Soto told The Associated Press. It reportedly happened near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill. The man was immediately treated at the beach by the fire and police department and was then taken to a hospital. There's been no update on his condition or the extent of his injuries.
“Currently, the South Padre Island Beach Patrol, fire and police departments are patrolling the shoreline and utilizing drones,” Soto said. According to CBS News, more attacks have been reported since then, including a woman who was treated by paramedics less than half a mile from the first attack.Based on witness reports and images on social media, Dowdy said, authorities believe a single shark about 6 feet long was responsible.The Coast Guard advised beachgoers to avoid the water but hasn't closed any beaches.
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