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Several people were injured during the Fourth of July holiday in multiple shark attacks reported in Texas and Florida.
According to the Laredo Morning Times, at least four people were taken to the hospital Thursday with bite wounds — including one that was severe — after being attacked while swimming in the waters off Texas' South Padre Island. Citing statements from officials, the outlet said the bites stemmed from two separate incidents, but a single shark is believed to be responsible.Photos shared on social media by the U.S.
"Shark encounters of this nature are not a common occurrence in Texas," The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said in a statement."When bites from sharks do occur, they are usually a case of mistaken identity by sharks looking for food." Elsewhere, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, a 21-year-old tourist was reportedly bitten by a shark while playing football in knee-deep waters. One witness told Orlando TV station WESH that the man was transported to a local hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries to his ankle and foot.While shark attacks like these can be jarring for beachgoers, they are still considered very rare.
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