Shark attacks 4 beachgoers at Texas island on fourth of July

Four people encountered a shark while swimming off the coast of South Padre Island in Texas on July 4, Independence Day in the US, resulting in two people being bitten and another sustaining injuries while attempting to assist, according to Texas officials.
The police said that the attack took place on Thursday at approximately 11:00 am along Beach Access 14, near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill, Fox News reported.
“Details at this time indicate that two people were bitten and two people encountered the shark but were not seriously injured,” the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said in a statement.
The two individuals who were bitten were transported to valley regional medical center in Brownsville. One is currently receiving treatment at the facility, while the other has been transferred to another location for additional care, as stated by the department.
The third person, who was trying to help one of the bite victims, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the department informed CNN. The exact cause of their injuries remains unclear.
Another beachgoer reported feeling a shark brush against them as it swam by, according to the department.
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Game Warden Captain Chris Dowdy told the AP that the attacks happened in the span of two hours along the beach.
According to Dowdy, a solitary shark measuring approximately 6 feet (about 1.8 meters) in length is believed to be responsible for the incident, based on eyewitness accounts and social media images.
Footage shared online seemed to depict a severely wounded individual being brought ashore in the aftermath of the attack. The water was visibly stained with blood as distressed beachgoers were overcome with emotion. In an attempt to stem the bleeding, several onlookers appeared to gather a belt to utilize as a makeshift tourniquet, reported CNN.
According to the International Shark Attack File there had been less than 10 shark bites reported in Texas since 2012. This places the Lone Star State behind Florida – leading with 259 reported bites – Hawaii (76), South Carolina (45), North Carolina (31) and California (29).
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