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Two Shark Attacks Cause Amputations in a Boy and a Young Woman in Northeastern Brazil
Key takeaways
- The coastline of Pernambuco, a state in the Northeast region of Brazil, recorded two shark attacks that resulted in amputations earlier this week.
- One of the victims is an 11-year-old boy, who had his left leg amputated after an attack at Piedade Beach, in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, around 1:40 p.m. on Sunday (31).
- He was in the sea with relatives when he suffered bites to his left thigh and left hand.
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The coastline of Pernambuco, a state in the Northeast region of Brazil, recorded two shark attacks that resulted in amputations earlier this week.
One of the victims is an 11-year-old boy, who had his left leg amputated after an attack at Piedade Beach, in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, around 1:40 p.m. on Sunday (31).
He was in the sea with relatives when he suffered bites to his left thigh and left hand. Rescued by lifeguards, he was transferred to Hospital da Restauração in severe hemorrhagic shock. The animal was identified as an adult bull shark approximately 2.5 meters long.
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