Surfer killed in Shark attack

A surfer got killed in a shark attack in the coast of France’s Reunion Island. The man was surfing from Saint-Leu, a small fishing town.

The terrible attack took place at about 16:30 local time.

The region of Réunion had been noticed for severe shark attacks. And hence, water activities including surfing are heavily restricted on this place.

A witness said to the rescue officials that he saw a surfer suddenly disappearing from the sea and only his surfing board was left. Reports the local government in a statement (in French). The surfer is not yet been identified.

The Rescue officials told the media that the surfer’s legs were torn by the shark in the attack and his body was later found out from the Saint-Leu port.

Media reports said that other 3 people were also surfing in the area along with him but they returned safe.

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