Woman in hospital after ‘potential shark bite’ off Martha’s Vineyard
The Edgartown Fire Department warned beachgoers to 'please remember the water is full of creatures, with big teeth, who are experts at blending into their surroundings.'
A woman in her late twenties was hospitalized on Monday after sustaining injuries that officials believe were caused by a shark attack while swimming off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. James M. Hagerty, the town administrator, reported that emergency personnel responded to a call at Norton Point around 1:40 p.m. local time regarding a swimmer with a lower leg injury.
Despite no shark being observed, the injuries were deemed consistent with a potential shark bite. The Edgartown fire department, paramedics, and parks services provided medical care on-site, and the woman was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Her injuries were non-life-threatening and did not involve the loss of a limb.
Swimming at South Beach was temporarily suspended for several hours as a precaution. The town emphasized the importance of vigilance while in the water and adhering to lifeguard instructions. Concurrently, a new bill, known as Lulu’s Law, is moving through Congress, aiming to establish an alert system to warn beachgoers of shark attacks, similar to the Amber Alert system.
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