Texas: How did shark come to South Padre Island beach and bite three men enjoying Independence Day?
Texas, in an incident described as unprecedented by Fire Chief Jim Pigg. Located near Brownsville on a barrier island, South Padre Island experienced two separate shark bite incidents on the Fourth of July. After the bites, authorities located the shark and pushed it into deeper waters, as reported by Yahoo News.
First Incident and Emergency Response
The first 911 call came in at 11 a.m., reporting a severe shark bite to a person’s leg. This victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Alongside this individual, a second person sustained minor injuries but did not require emergency care. City spokesperson Nikki Soto confirmed these details.
Second Incident and Further Victims
Another 911 call later in the day led firefighters to two more individuals bitten by a shark. These victims were also taken to a hospital. Witness Kyle Jud, 46, described seeing a woman with a severely injured leg being lifted from the water. He posted a video showing a shark in the area while a helicopter and boat patrolled nearby.
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Shark Encounter and Safety Measures
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department noted that such shark encounters are rare in Texas and are usually due to mistaken identity by sharks searching for food. Fire Chief Pigg stated that the type of shark involved is still unknown and that an investigation is ongoing. Following the incidents, lifeguards advised people to stay out of the water or remain no
