Surfer Hospitalized: Shark Attack in Northern California
- Here's a summary of the shark attack incident at Salmon creek, based on the provided text:
- * What happened: A surfer was bitten on the hand by a shark while surfing at North Salmon Creek in Sonoma County, California.
Here’s a summary of the shark attack incident at Salmon creek, based on the provided text:
* What happened: A surfer was bitten on the hand by a shark while surfing at North Salmon Creek in Sonoma County, California.
* Injuries: The surfer sustained hand injuries and their surfboard was punctured multiple times. While the injuries sound “fairly minor,” the surfer was hospitalized.
* Shark type: The type of shark hasn’t been confirmed, but authorities suspect it was a great white shark due to the location and time of year.
* Response: the surfer self-rescued and made it to shore. The Marine Unit was already on scene, allowing for a downgraded emergency response. Medics initially found the surfer declined treatment but they ultimately went to the hospital.
* Evidence: the Sonoma County Sheriff shared photos of the damaged surfboard on Instagram.