Man bitten by shark on boat off Co Waterford coast
A man is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Co Waterford.
Sebastian Achim, recovering in hospital after a shark bite, expressed optimism about his quick recovery. The incident occurred on a small boat south of Ardmore, where the angler, angling for sharks, was approached by a Blue Shark while admiring his catch. The shark lunged at Achim's leg, causing significant damage to his calf. Despite initial fear, Achim remained calm, stating he was just thinking about getting home safely.
The Irish Coast Guard, along with the Ballycotton RNLI and Youghal RNLI, responded to the scene and secured the casualty on board their helicopter, transporting him to Cork University Hospital. The Ballycotton RNLI spokesperson highlighted that the lifeboat and Youghal RNLI remained on standby throughout the incident, emphasizing the well-coordinated multi-agency response.
The incident marks the first time the RNLI has been called out to a shark attack in its 30 years of service, with Coxswain Eolan Walsh confirming it was a rare occurrence.
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