Reportedly, a shark attacked a California swimmer on Wednesday, seriously injuring the man before a good Samaritan rushed to help. did.
According to the videoobtained by KSBW 8, the victims were taken out of the water by nearby beach people and began first aid.
The attack occurred at the following location: Officials told KSBW8 while a man was swimming about 150 yards from the beach at Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove, a community south of Monterey, at around 10:35 am.
"He was screaming for help. Tell him the sound and emotion in his voice that something was definitely wrong and he was hitting the water." Paul Bandy, one of the sumaritans, told the television station. "I didn't know if it was trying to steal something from him or just to pay attention to himself."
According to KSBW 8, police officers Bandy and his wife, a nurse, were paddleboarding nearby when they went to help a suffering swimmer. The couple were in town from Sacramento County and were celebrating them. wedding anniversary.
City officials said the victim was Steve Brewer by a friend Said that it was identified. KSBW 8 reported severe injuries to his stomach and legs. Bloomer is an avid swimmer, his friends told the news station.
"We would like to express our gratitude and gratitude to the good Samaritans who took immediate action and personal risks to assist the swimmers," Police Globe Police said in a news release. ,According to the Los Angeles Times."We send prayers and thoughts to swimmers and their families."
The Monterey Fire Department used a drone to look for sharks, but it was empty, police said. Said, LA Times reported.
As a precautionary measure, the beaches in the area will be closed for 72 hours.
