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Brave friends save shark attack survivor
Brave friends save shark attack survivor
A routine swim turns into a nightmare
According to ABC News, a Saturday afternoon on the shores of Cook Esplanade in Queensland, Australia, turned terrifying when a 14-year-old boy was mauled by a shark.
The teenager had just entered the water when the animal struck, biting him in the chest and causing severe injuries.
Friends acted fast to save his life
The boy’s quick-thinking friends pulled him from the water just after 6:20 p.m. on Saturday.
According to reports from ABC, the teen had suffered major blood loss and damage to his abdomen and internal organs. Without their actions, the outcome might have been far worse.
Emergency response and urgent surgery
Paramedics rushed the teen to Thursday Island Hospital for emergency care. From there, he was airlifted to Townsville University Hospital in North Queensland.
Doctors performed urgent surgery to treat the life-threatening injuries.
The community rallies around the victim
Torres Shire Council Mayor Elsie Seriat praised the bravery of the boy’s friends and called the incident deeply upsetting for the close-knit island community.
Authorities urge caution in local waters
“Public safety is of paramount importance to the Council, and we strongly encourage everyone to be mindful and aware of the dangers in our surrounding waters and to always use good judgment,” Mayor Seriat said in a statement, according to The Express.
Shark species still unidentified
Authorities have not yet confirmed what type of shark was involved in the attack. However, incidents of great white sharks biting humans, while rare, have occurred along Australian coastlines.
Investigations are ongoing.
Comes amid a rise in shark-related headlines
According to The Express, the attack comes just days after a British swimmer, Christopher Murray, revealed that he survived a double shark bite while attempting a marathon swim across California’s Catalina Channel.
Shark encounters, though uncommon, have captured public attention worldwide in recent months.
A moment that will leave lasting marks
The shark attack on Cook Esplanade has shaken this small coastal community. What began as a normal afternoon ended in trauma, courage, and uncertainty — and a young boy now faces a long road ahead.
While many details remain unknown, one thing is clear: this incident will leave an impact far beyond the shoreline. For his friends, his family, and the region, the memory of this moment won’t fade soon.
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