RSOE EDIS: South Africa - Biological Hazard - 2009.12.20

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2009-12-20 07:33:55 - Biological Hazard - South Africa EDIS CODE: BH-20091220-24236-ZAF Date & Time: 2009-12-20 07:33:55 [UTC] Area: South Africa, Eastern Cape, Second Beach, Port St Johns Number of death person(s): 1 Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: A lifeguard has been attacked and killed by a shark at Second Beach in Port St Johns - the fourth fatal shark attack there in two years. The name of the latest victim has been withheld until his next of kin have been notified. National Sea Rescue Institute spokesman in Port St Johns, John Costello, said it was unclear whether one shark was responsible for the spate of attacks. He said the latest victim, aged 22, was seen lifting his hands in the air before being pulled off his paddle board by a shark while on duty in murky water at around midday on Friday. The beach has since been closed. The name of Hazard: Shark Attack Species: Human Posted:2009-12-20 07:33:55 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu