Maui Surfer, 61, Survives Shark Bite That Severed Leg Below the Knee
A 61-year-old man was critically injured in Hawaii when a shark attacked him while he was surfing, severing his leg just below the knee. Emergency services were called to the scene and worked to stem the bleeding before transporting him to Maui Memorial Medical Centre. People have been warned to stay away from the beach park and to avoid the water within a mile in each direction of the incident. Local authorities are patrolling the area using rescue watercraft and drones. There have been no further details regarding the type of shark involved.
John Q. Hosedrinker