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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Tourist killed and man seriously injured in shark attack

  • A woman died and a man was seriously injured after a shark attack at a remote beach in New South Wales, Australia, on Thursday morning.
  • The victims, identified as two European tourists in their 20s, were swimming at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay National Park when the incident occurred.
  • A forensic assessment by shark scientists concluded that a large bull shark was likely involved in the attack.
  • Bystanders provided immediate aid, with one using clothing to fashion a tourniquet for the man, who was later flown to hospital in a critical but now stable condition.
  • Authorities have closed Kylies Beach and neighbouring areas, deploying SMART drumlines, while experts noted the rarity of a single shark attacking two people.

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