The terrifying moments that unfolded after a shark attack on a man in Florida, USA, are shown in a related video making rounds on social media, with a young man hospitalized in critical condition after sustaining injuries. The incident occurred on Monday morning (June 8) at the Naval Support Activity Panama City marina. According to local authorities, the man was swimming during his break when he was attacked by the shark.
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Internet video shows the terrifying moments that followed, with the victim calling for help. Rescue personnel immediately rushed to the scene, providing first aid and transporting the man to the hospital. There he underwent surgery after sustaining injuries to his upper extremities.
Local authorities reported that the young man is in critical condition. He is a base employee, aged between 25 and 30 years old. The relevant services are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
🇺🇸 A Navy employee was severely attacked by a shark while swimming during his lunch break at the Naval Support Activity Panama City Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marina on St. Andrew Bay.
He was swimming with a colleague from the Naval Surface Warfare Center when the shark bit… pic.twitter.com/7DUFpayFlQ
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