40-year-old woman : “Shark Incidents Spike in Gulf Coast”

By | June 8, 2024

– Shark attacks reported Gulf Coast Panama Beach
– Multiple shark incidents Gulf Coast Panama Beach.

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At 3:00 p.m., the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and South Walton Fire District are responding to a second shark incident involving a teenager. Officers are currently on their way to the area of Shoreline Drive, and the water has been closed to the public in Walton County.

Shark Attack in Watersound, Walton County

On Friday afternoon, a shark incident occurred near Watersound in Walton County, Florida, resulting in injuries to a 40-year-old woman. The incident took place around 1:15 p.m., prompting a response from Walton County Fire and Rescue and South Walton Fire District (SWFD).

The victim, identified as a 40-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries, including the loss of her left hand. Following the attack, double red flags have been raised on the surrounding beaches, and the Gulf is now closed to the public in Walton County.

Emergency Response and Beach Closure

SWFD transported the injured woman for medical treatment, although no further details have been provided regarding the extent of her injuries. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to beachgoers, urging them to heed the instructions of lifeguards and beach deputies who are working to keep people out of the water in the immediate vicinity of the incident.

As the situation unfolds, authorities are continuing to monitor the area and ensure the safety of residents and visitors. Updates on the ongoing shark incidents in Walton County will be provided as more information becomes available.

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– Multiple shark incidents reported off Gulf Coast near Panama Beach
– Shark incidents reported off Gulf Coast near Panama Beach.

   

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