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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Reunion: a surfer attacked by a shark


A 38 year old surfer was reported missing after being attacked by a shark Monday, September 19, 2011. This is the fourth shark attack on Reunion Island since the beginning of 2011 and the second fatal, according to the prefecture.

It was in the middle of the afternoon while the victim, responsible for a surf school, was in the water with other surfers, despite the presence of a red flag indicating the prohibition of swimming.

The Prefect of Reunion Michel Lalande announced emergency measures to prevent further attacks: prohibition of swimming, request samples of dangerous sharks and unprotected, such as tiger sharks, mako and bull).


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