Alert on Long Island. The authorities of the island of the State of New York have recorded in recent days several attacks of shark. More specifically, five bites were noted in the space of two days, as reported CNN. Locals are urged to be cautious.
The first injured, a 15-year-old girl, was bitten on Robert Moses Beach on Tuesday. Although she did not see any animal, according to Georges Gorman, the director of the Long Island regional parks and recreation agency, everything indicates that it is a shark. On the same day, a 15-year-old boy was bitten on the foot while he was surfing. Also on Tuesday, a 47-year-old man was attacked while swimming, leaving him badly lacerated in the knee.
The next day, Wednesday, a 49-year-old man and a woman – whose age was not specified – were injured, the severity of the damage unknown. Overall, for these five cases, the authorities indicated that none of these injuries were life-threatening.
Reinforced monitoring
Although shark attacks are not unprecedented in the United States, 41 were recorded last year, authorities are taking action. Local police have urged boaters to continue enjoying the beaches, while being “vigilant” when swimming. Attention should be paid to “sharks” and “groups of fish” that could attract predators, according to the American news channel.
Gavin Naylor, the Florida Shark Research Program Director, also offered the following advice:
“People should always swim in groups. They should not stray too far from the shore and should especially avoid bait fish”
At the same time, the local agency for monitoring natural areas will intensify water monitoring, in particular using drones. Shark attacks remain less lethal than what is inscribed in the collective imagination. In 2022, only five attacks were fatal.
Original article published on BFMTV.com
2023-07-07 18:42:05
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