Another two people encountered the same shark, but were not seriously hurt, officials said.
The 4th of July holiday turned into a nightmare for beachgoers in the waters around South Padre Island, Texas, after authorities said a shark bit at least two swimmers. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports that two people were bitten by what is believed to be the same shark, and another two people encountered the same shark but were not seriously hurt. The injured pair were taken to Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.
The video showed Good Samaritans and first responders pulling the woman from the water and wrapping a tourniquet around her leg to slow the bleeding. A dorsal fin can be seen swimming back and forth near the shoreline. Game Warden Capt. Chris Dowdy with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department told the Associated Press that authorities believe a single shark about 6 feet long was responsible. Dr.
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