Authorities have reported that a North Carolina beach saw a 14-year-old boy being bitten on the leg by a shark, but he is now recovering.
According to North Topsail Beach Police Chief William Younginer, a distressing incident occurred at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday when an attack took place. Fortunately, beachgoers reacted promptly and rescued the boy from the water. They even used towels and applied pressure to slow down the bleeding.
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According to Younginer, the officers and emergency medical technicians were already present at the beach attending to another call. Therefore, the response time was a mere two minutes.
According to Younginer, the quick thinking of a police officer who applied a tourniquet and the prompt response of EMS in stabilizing the teenager ensured that he was rushed to the nearest trauma center, Camp Lejune Naval Hospital.
Younginer reported that the boy’s leg has been mended by the doctors and he is anticipated to be discharged soon.
The prompt response of the bystanders was commended by the police chief.
According to emergency officials, the situation is dire.
Emergency officials have reported that a shark attack near the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, resulted in the tragic death of a well-known surfer and lifeguard on Sunday.
Tamayo Perry, who worked as a lifeguard for Honolulu Ocean Safety since 2016, was an accomplished local surf coach and a seasoned competitor in the Pipeline Master Trials, as stated in his official coaching bio. Perry’s acting credits include the 2002 movie “Blue Crush,” and appearances in episodes of “Hawaii Five-O” and “The Bridge,” according to IMDb.
