09/05/2021 - Timothy Thompson 31 yr - Australia *** Fatal ***
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2021 4:41 pm
Timothy Thompson
was not alone in the water; many locals were at the beach
celebrating Fathers Day.
He shouted for help and was pulled from the water to the beach
where surfers and bystanders attempted to render first aid.
“A number of local surfers and bystanders came to the aid of this man, they were incredibly brave in a very challenging situation,” said NSW Ambulance Inspector Chris Wilson.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched in a critical care medical team onto the beach to continue treatment.
Shelly Beach,Emerald Beach and Serenity Beach were closed for 48 hours.
Fatal. The shark bit the surfer’s arm, shoulder and chest. Paramedics said his
injuries to his upper body were so significant that he bled out quickly and could nor be saved.
https://www.reuters.com
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celebrating Fathers Day.
He shouted for help and was pulled from the water to the beach
where surfers and bystanders attempted to render first aid.
“A number of local surfers and bystanders came to the aid of this man, they were incredibly brave in a very challenging situation,” said NSW Ambulance Inspector Chris Wilson.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched in a critical care medical team onto the beach to continue treatment.
Shelly Beach,Emerald Beach and Serenity Beach were closed for 48 hours.
Fatal. The shark bit the surfer’s arm, shoulder and chest. Paramedics said his
injuries to his upper body were so significant that he bled out quickly and could nor be saved.
https://www.reuters.com