Aussie Surfer Loses Leg To Shark

by The Editors on April 27, 2015

431596-Surfer-Critical-After-Sa-Shark-AttackChristopher Blowes, 26-year-old surfer, was hit by a great white shark while surfing at Fishery Bay in South Australia’s Port Lincoln National Park on Saturday, April 25, 2015, according to a story on news.com.au.

Witnesses described how the shark swam off with one of the surfer’s legs still attached to the surfboard’s leg rope. . . Mr Blowes was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital and a spokesman said Monday he remained in a critical condition in intensive care. . . In a statement released by the hospital, the surfer’s family said they were extremely grateful for the community support they had received.

We wish him a solid recovery. For the rest of the story, click the link.

[Link: News.com.au]

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