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The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Shark bites surfer's leg in bloody attack off Canary Island's coast
A surfer was badly injured after he was attacked by a shark off the Canary Islands. The man was using a hydrofoil board about two miles west of Fuerteventura on Sunday when the incident occurred in open waters. The Los Molinos area is known for occasional shark sightings. After attacking his board, the shark sunk his teeth into the surfer's leg, leaving behind two bloody wounds above the knee, local media reported. He managed to scramble back to the shore for safety and was later treated by emergency services. Spanish TV channel Antena 3 described the wounds as 'deep'. While several shark species, including hammerheads and angel sharks, are known to swim in the area, they do not typically attack humans. Authorities have warned beachgoers to proceed with caution when venturing far from the shore, local media said. The shark attack is the latest in a series of similar incidents as holidaymakers head to the seaside. Earlier this week, a savage fish attacked an 85-year-old Italian woman while swimming in Majorca 's Palma beach. And in April, a man died after a shark attack off the Mediterranean coast of Israel. The remains, discovered after a two-day search, were identified as those of the victim, whom Israeli media named as Barak Tzach, a man in his 40s and a father of four. Environmental changes and increasing water temperatures are believed to push some marine species closer to the shore. In a close encounter with a shark, beachgoers are advised to maintain eye contact and slowly move away, according to Florida Museum's International Shark Attack File. 'If the shark tries to bite you: Hit the shark in the eyes and gills - sensitive areas that can be hurt regardless of personal strength; Hit the shark on the snout and push away - water-resistance weakens your punch,' the file added. However, the number of shark bites recorded around the world last year is markedly down from 2023, according to the shark attack database. In 2024, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down by 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 67.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Shark attack off Brit hols hotspot Canary Islands as surfer mauled by beast & left with deep gashes on leg
A SURFER was bitten by shark in a horror attack just off the second largest Canary island. The man was hovering above the waters of Fuerteventura, practising the sport of Downward Foiling when the shark attacked his board and bit him deeply in the leg. 2 2 Spanish TV channel Antena 3 reported on the terrifying attack, explaining that the man was practising downwind foiling - a sport where a surfer uses a hydrofoil board to glide smoothly over the ocean's surface. The outlet published a video showing two bloody gashes just below the man's knee. His wounds - described as "deep" - gave rise to panic. Luckily, no tragedy occurred, and the man was able to make his way back to the shore in the area of Los Molinos, located on the west coast of Fuerteventura. No details are given about how the man fought off the shark. Sharks have been spotted before off Fuerteventura and beaches have had to be closed when jet ski patrols raised the alert. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Brody Jenner marries Tia Blanco
The Hills alum and the pro surfer, who share 23-month-old daughter Honey Raye Jenner, tied the knot on Saturday during an intimate ceremony at Brody's mother Linda Thompson's Malibu home. According to Page Six, Brody's father, Caitlyn Jenner, was among the 60-odd guests in attendance. The former Olympic athlete welcomed Brody with her second ex-wife, Thompson, in 1983. The former couple, who were married from 1981 to 1986, also share son Brandon Jenner. Brody's relationship with Caitlyn has been complicated over the years.
Fox News
11-07-2025
- Fox News
Missing teen surfer found alive on remote island miles from shore: 'Didn't give up hope'
A surfer who went missing after paddling out in the ocean Wednesday afternoon was located the next day on a remote island roughly 8 miles from where his bicycle and clothes were found at a beach access point in New South Wales, Australia. The New South Wales Police Force said in a news release Thursday morning the 19-year-old man, later identified as surfer Darcy Deefholts, had been located after being swept away and going missing the day before. Police said Deefholts left his home in Wooli on a bicycle at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday toward Wooli Beach. After failing to return home, concerned family members contacted police, and a search on land and sea commenced around Wooli Beach. The next morning, Deefholts was located safely on a small island called North Solitary, about 8 miles southeast of Wooli Beach. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported Darcy's father, Terry Deefholts, could not believe the news Darcy had been found at about 9 a.m. Thursday. "It's kind of surreal. I was at the point of thinking the absolute worst," Terry Deefholts told the station. "I didn't give up hope, but, jeez, I was close." Earlier in the day, the teenager was seen riding his bike around town and fishing at the Wooli breakwall. Family members became concerned Wednesday night after Darcy's clothes and bicycle were located at a beach access point in Wooli, just east of Grafton. Melissa Smith, a family member, told the station Darcy likely went out too far on his surfboard and could not get back to shore. "He's a survivor, a strong boy. He would have known that was a safe place, I guess," she said. ABC reported that family members believed Darcy had a Malibu surfboard with him, though his smartwatch and cellphone were left at home in Wooli. Search efforts continued through about 1 a.m. Thursday and commenced at first light. Thursday morning's efforts included six private vessels and a Marine Rescue team, though what was puzzling to some was how calm the sea conditions were and the small amount of wind and swell. "There is a fair bit of current running north to south further out, so I suspect he has ended up in [a] current and drifted south," Marine Rescue skipper Matthew McLennan told ABC. Later that morning, one of the search crews found Darcy and reported that he was cold and suffering from exposure, though he was not injured. Darcy was transported to a nearby hospital after returning to shore. A spokesperson from the local health district in Northern New South Wales said in a statement obtained by the station that Darcy was in stable condition and "in good spirits and being supported by family."
The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
Teen surfer dramatically rescued after being swept 9 miles offshore and spending night stranded on remote desert island
A 19-YEAR-OLD surfer was miraculously found alive and well after getting marooned on an offshore island in Australia. Darcy Deefholts's dad described the rescue as "one in a million" after a major search operation located his son. 5 5 5 The teen had been missing for 17 hours when he was found on North Solitary Island off the New South Wales coast. He had taken his surf board to Wooli beach on Tuesday afternoon, but his parents contacted the police when he did not return home. Darcy was swept some nine miles out to sea, and his parents put out a panicked plea for help on social media. His clothes, bike and shoes were found at an access point to the beach. His dad Terry wrote that he needed "anyone with a seaworthy vessel to please meet me at the main Wooli boat ramp and take me to sea to help with the search". He posted: "As far as we can tell, Darcy took a cream Malibu surfboard with him to One Tree at Wooli and went for a surf in very small swell some time around 4pm. We think he was wearing a dark rashy. "Of course we are fearing the worst. We are overwhelmed by the community efforts in the search so far. "There is only one thing we want now – our beloved boy to be found safe." Authorities later confirmed the teen was found on North Solitary Island - where he had been marooned overnight - at 9am on Thursday. A NSW police spokesperson said: "Following a land and water search around Wooli beach, including local police, PolAir, Marine Area Command and Marine Rescue, the man was located safe today on a small island off Wooli." Love Island star reveals she's moving to Australia to get a 9-5 job A spokesperson for the Northern NSW local health district said he was in a stable conditionat Grafton base hospital. "The patient is in good spirits and is being supported by family,' the spokesperson said. "The family would like to thank emergency services and members of the community involved in the search, after the alarm was raised late yesterday when he failed to return home from a surf." Family friend Casey Meaker set up a Facebook group to find Darcy during the fraught few hours. He wrote: "After an incredibly long and cold night, Darcy was found this morning out on the islands off Wooli. "He made it a long way out – but he's ALIVE, safe, and getting the care he needs. "We are absolutely blown away by the strength of this young man and the power of this incredible community." Terry called it a "one in a million" rescue. He said "Who survives this?" "It's kind of surreal. I was at the point of thinking the absolute worst." 5
