German tourist dies after shark attack off Canary Islands – DW – 09/18/2024
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The 30-year-old was attacked some 500 kilometers off the coast of Gran Canaria. She lost a leg in the attack and suffered a heart attack before a Spanish rescure helicopter could get her to hospital.

The 30-year-old was attacked some 500 kilometers off the coast of Gran Canaria. She lost a leg in the attack and suffered a heart attack before a Spanish rescue helicopter could get her to hospital.

  • Buffalox@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Yes, to quote the article so you don’t have to read it:

    The woman was sailing in a catamaran some 278 nautical miles (more than 500 kilometers) southwest of the island of Gran Canaria when the shark struck.