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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
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Boy, 7, Loses Part of His Leg and Suffers 'Long and Deep Wounds' in Shark Attack
A 7-year-old boy lost part of his leg in a shark attack while swimming with several other children. The incident occurred at Taiohae Bay in Nuku Hiva, an island in French Polynesia, on Friday, July 25, according to the Agence France-Presse (APF), per Macau Business and 24 News. The young boy was playing in the water with about 10 other children when he was bitten on his right forearm and left hand, as well as one of his calves, which was torn off, The Sun reported. The child was rushed to a local hospital and then airlifted to the larger French Polynesia Hospital Center (CHPF), located about 930 miles from Nuku Hiva. PEOPLE reached out to the French Polynesia Hospital Center (CHPF) for comment on Sunday, July 27, but did not receive an immediate response. A firefighter who assisted on the scene told the AFP that he had never seen anything like the attack. 'I'm 35 years old, and this is the first time I've seen this. These were long and deep wounds,' he said, per Macau Business and 24 News. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'It's probably related to the fish carcasses that fishermen throw in this area,' the firefighter continued, adding, 'There are many sharks, such as blacktips, hammerheads, and lemon sharks.' French Polynesia is home to over 30 shark species, according to Forbes. A recent study that surveyed over 60 years of shark bites in the region found that many attacks were triggered by human behaviors, like spearfishing and harpooning, and were often a defensive response, the outlet Bay is a popular spot for local fishermen, as well as cruise ships and sailboats, according to a Nuku Hiva tourism site. The surrounding area is known for its many waterfalls, scenic hikes and rich cultural heritage. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Boy, 7, Loses Part of His Leg and Suffers 'Long and Deep Wounds' in Shark Attack
The young boy was playing in the water with about 10 other children when the attack took place A 7-year-old boy lost part of his leg in a shark attack while swimming with several other children. The incident occurred at Taiohae Bay in Nuku Hiva, an island in French Polynesia, on Friday, July 25, according to the Agence France-Presse (APF), per Macau Business and 24 News. The young boy was playing in the water with about 10 other children when he was bitten on his right forearm and left hand, as well as one of his calves, which was torn off, The Sun reported. The child was rushed to a local hospital and then airlifted to the larger French Polynesia Hospital Center (CHPF), located about 930 miles from Nuku Hiva. PEOPLE reached out to the French Polynesia Hospital Center (CHPF) for comment on Sunday, July 27, but did not receive an immediate response. A firefighter who assisted on the scene told the AFP that he had never seen anything like the attack. 'I'm 35 years old, and this is the first time I've seen this. These were long and deep wounds,' he said, per Macau Business and 24 News. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'It's probably related to the fish carcasses that fishermen throw in this area,' the firefighter continued, adding, 'There are many sharks, such as blacktips, hammerheads, and lemon sharks.' French Polynesia is home to over 30 shark species, according to Forbes. A recent study that surveyed over 60 years of shark bites in the region found that many attacks were triggered by human behaviors, like spearfishing and harpooning, and were often a defensive response, the outlet Bay is a popular spot for local fishermen, as well as cruise ships and sailboats, according to a Nuku Hiva tourism site. The surrounding area is known for its many waterfalls, scenic hikes and rich cultural heritage. Read the original article on People
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Al Arabiya
Shark injures child in French Polynesia, fire department says
A shark bit and injured a seven-year-old child swimming in waters of French Polynesia, the fire department told AFP on Saturday. About 10 children were playing and jumping on Friday in Taiohae Bay on Nuka Hiva, the main island in the Marquesas archipelago, when a shark bit one of them on the arm and leg. 'I'm 35 years old and this is the first time I've seen this. These were long and deep wounds,' said a firefighter who helped the child with serious bite wounds. 'It's probably related to the fish carcasses that fishermen throw in this area. There are many sharks, such as blacktips, hammerheads, and lemon sharks,' the firefighter added, confirming reports by local TV channel TNTV reported. The child was taken to the island's small hospital before being airlifted to the French Polynesia hospital center in Tahiti, around 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from Nuku Hiva. Shark attacks are rare in French Polynesia and most commonly target underwater fishermen or people engaging in shark feeding, a prohibited activity.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
Perth Amboy dad charged in shooting that hospitalized his 5-year-old
PERTH AMBOY - A city man has been charged in a shooting at a Cortlandt Street home last week that injured his 5-year-old daughter. David Wesley was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a handgun, endangering the welfare of a child, hindering, and receiving stolen property, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office announced. Wesley was being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center in North Brunswick. Around 11:06 p.m. July 7 police received a report of shots fired at a Cortlandt Street home where arriving officers found a 5-year-old child with a gunshot wound. The child was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and is in stable condition, according to the Prosecutor's Office. An investigation by Perth Amboy Detective Robert Torres and Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office Detective Olivia Ankudowicz determined the Wesley, the child's father, had discharged the firearm in the home, striking her, according to the Prosecutor's Office. Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Detective Torres at 732-324-3879 or Detective Ankudowicz at 732-745-8083. Email: srussell@ Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for covering crime, courts and other mayhem. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Perth Amboy dad charged in shooting that hospitalized his 5-year-old
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
Couple charged, 15 children put in protective custody as authorities untangle surrogacy questions
Watch A U.S. couple faces charges after one of their 21 children was injured, prompting questions about the legitimacy of the surrogacy used to birth many of them.
