Multiple beachgoers on South Padre Island were attacked by the same shark on Independence Day, a time when the island is full of locals and out-of-town visitors for the holiday.
– Texas Game wardens confirmed two people were bitten, a third person was grazed and a fourth man was injured fending off a shark on South Padre Island on Thursday.
Victoria had blood running down her leg after a few of the shark’s teeth scratched her leg, CNN reported. Bazaldua said her daughter’s wound was minor and not deep. They plan on getting Victoria a tetanus shot. In all, state park and wildlife officials said two victims were taken to the hospital. One of the victims received treatment in Brownsville, while the other was airlifted to an unknown location for further treatment.
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