SHARK ATTACK IN OREGON
SEASIDE, Ore. – A female surfer was attacked by a shark Tuesday on the Oregon coast near Seaside, witnesses said.
The Seaside Signal reported the woman was attacked while she was surfing in “the cove,” a popular surfing spot. Other surfers who heard her struggling in the water helped her to shore.
“There was a big splash. I saw that. And then the stand-up paddler paddled over and got her on his board,” said witness Johnny Rodgers. “They paddled north a ways and then they came in where they could be washed in.”
The woman, who has not been identified, was taken to Providence Hospital in Seaside with a bite to the leg. She was later taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland.
“She has some injuries to her lower leg. A couple of puncture marks, she was on her period. And it’s not a good idea to surf at that time,” said Captain Joey Daniels with Seaside Fire and Rescue.
Her condition is unclear. Her surfboard also had puncture marks on it.
“I saw the board. There’s a chunk out of it and there’s a little blood on the board,” said witness Scott Earling.
“Something definitely took a chunk out of that board.”
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