Man in serious condition after shark attack

By fijivillage.com

Sunday 10/04/2011

A 27 year old man of Malake Island is admitted in serious condition at the Rakiraki hospital after he was bitten by a shark yesterday afternoon.

Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man was diving with four of his fellow villagers in the Ra waters when he called for help.

When the villagers arrived they saw the 27 year old had been attacked by a shark.

He sustained severe injuries to his left leg and was rushed to the Rakiraki Hospital.

Story by: Shalvin Deo

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