Game Warden Capt. Chris Dowdy says that in the span of about two hours Thursday, four separate attacks were reported.
City official says police were called for the attack on the man around 11 a.m. He was treated at the beach by firefighters and police before being taken to the hospital.
South Padre Island beckons for Spring Break with big beach party scenes at two locations along the beach itself, along with new dining and drinking options.SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Several shark attacks disrupted Fourth of July celebrations at South Padre Island, with one man being taken to the hospital for a severe bite, authorities said Thursday.
Police were called for the attack on the man around 11 a.m., according to Nikki Soto, the South Padre Island city secretary. He was treated at the beach by firefighters and police before being taken to the hospital.Based on witness reports and images on social media, Dowdy said, authorities believe a single shark about 6 feet long was responsible.Beach patrol, firefighters and police were patrolling the shore and flying drones after the attacks, Soto said.
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