In a chilling incident captured on social media, a shark dragged a fisherman into the waters of the Florida Everglades last Friday, as reported by the National Park Service. The incident unfolded when a visitor to Everglades National Park was bitten while washing his hands in the waters of Florida Bay, leading to a prompt response from park authorities.
The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was promptly treated by a park ranger and subsequently transported to a local hospital. The exact extent of his injuries, however, remains unknown as of Tuesday, leaving many anxious for updates on his condition.
In a statement released by the National Park Service, they highlighted that shark attacks are exceedingly rare within Everglades National Park. Nevertheless, they emphasized the importance of visitors exercising caution when interacting with the park’s wildlife, a reminder of the unpredictable nature of the environment they find themselves in.
The shocking incident came to light after WPLG-TV of Miami published a video related to the incident. The video clip opens with a man, dressed in a sweatshirt and shorts, leaning over the boat’s edge, casually dipping his hands into the water. An ominous voice can be heard cautioning the man, “I wouldn’t put your hands in there.” Seemingly undeterred, the man in the sweatshirt chuckles, saying, “Two seconds, it won’t do anything.”
Ignoring the warning, he submerges both hands into the water once again. Suddenly, a shark emerges from the depths, clamping onto his right hand. A harrowing scream pierces the air, as the man’s right hand slams against the edge of the boat, leaving behind a disturbing mark of blood. Struggling to stay afloat, the man finds himself in the water, while a voice can be heard urgently shouting, “Get him, get him, get him, get him.”
The video becomes increasingly shaky, abruptly concluding as it appears the man was pulled back onto the safety of the boat. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received a distress call at 10:10 a.m. on Friday, reporting a possible shark bite. Swiftly responding to the emergency, an air rescue unit was dispatched to transport the injured fisherman to a local hospital, where he received further medical attention.