Multiple Shark Attacks on South Padre Island Injure Four
At Least Four Shark Encounters Disrupt Fourth of July Holiday
Three Victims Hospitalized, One Man Seriously Injured
**South Padre Island, Texas** - At least four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The attacks, described as extremely rare, occurred as swimmers enjoyed the holiday weekend in the Gulf of Mexico. According to local authorities, three victims were hospitalized, with one man in serious condition. The man, who was reportedly attacked by a single shark, suffered severe lacerations to his leg and is undergoing surgery. The other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at a local hospital. First responders from the South Padre Island police and fire departments responded to the scene and assisted the victims. The attacks have prompted authorities to close a section of the beach to swimming. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is investigating the attacks and is working to determine the type of shark involved. Shark attacks are rare in South Padre Island, with only a handful reported in recent years.
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