Monday, April 20, 2009

INJURED – 19 April 2009 -- Carlin Park, Jupiter, Florida, US – surfer attacked

A man (name, age not released) was attacked by a shark while surfing just south of Carlin Park, Jupiter, Florida, US around 3.45pm on Sunday, 19 April 2009.

Witnesses said he may have lost two toes when the shark bit his foot.

The brief report said lifeguards wrapped his wounded foot in towels and paramedics treated him on the beach. He was taken to Jupiter Medical Center where he was reported in stable condition.

No other details were reported.

Source:

WPTV

 

Update: The surfer’s name is Bruce Clinker.

Reports that he lost two toes are not true.

Source: WPBF.TV

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