Shark attack Plett

2022 - 6 - 28

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Fatal shark attack at Plettenberg Bay, beaches closed (CapeTown ETC)

NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following eye-witness reports of a shark attack at Sanctuary Beach, on the Robberg side of Robberg 5, ...

The body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station. An NSRI doctor, WC Government Health EMS and the SA Police Services responded. Sadly, the injuries sustained were fatal and the man was declared deceased by the doctor.

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Plettenberg Bay man dies in shark attack (HeraldLIVE)

National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon said the body had been recovered at Sanctuary Beach, on the Robberg 5 side of the coastline. He ...

"[The] family of the deceased man are in the care of police and counsellors and condolences are conveyed to the family of the deceased man,” he said. "[He was put] onto an NSRI rescue craft and the body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station.” “On arrival on the scene, the body of an adult male, believed to be a local man, was located and recovered from the water,” he said.

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Man dies in Plett shark attack (Algoa FM)

The National Sea Rescue Institute said that a man who was bitten by a shark at Plettenberg Bay has died of his.

"NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene and 2 NSRI rescue craft were launched. On arrival on the scene the body of an adult male, believed to be a local man, was located and recovered from the water, at the back surf line, onto an NSRI rescue craft," he said. The National Sea Rescue Institute said that a man who was bitten by a shark at Plettenberg Bay has died of his injuries.

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LISTEN: Beaches closed after fatal shark attack in Plettenberg Bay (Independent Online)

The NSRI said just after 2pm on Tuesday, its Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a shark incident involving a swimmer at ...

“We convey our condolences to the family of the deceased,” the NSRI said. “Upon arrival at the scene the body of an adult male, believed to be a local man, was located and recovered from the water at the back surf line, and put onto an NSRI rescue craft,” the NSRI said. Rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene, and two NSRI rescue craft were launched.

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WATCH | Plettenberg beaches closed after swimmer killed by a shark (TimesLIVE)

The Bitou municipality in the Western Cape has closed all its Plettenberg beaches after a swimmer was killed by a shark at Sanctuary Beach on Tuesday.

He was declared dead on the scene. “NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene and two NSRI rescue craft were launched. Video supplied by Gunnar Sigge. @TimesLIVE pic.twitter.com/GTSfUGwcIV June 28, 2022

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Man killed in SHARK attack in Plettenberg Bay – beaches closed (The South African)

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said a man was killed after he was attacked by a shark in Plettenberg Bay on Tuesday.

The body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station.”Craig Lambinon Condolences are conveyed to the family of the deceased man.”Craig Lambinon The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said a man was killed after he was attacked by a shark in Plettenberg Bay on Tuesday.

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Swimmer Dies in Shark Attack in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa (SAPeople News)

An adult male, believed to be a local man, has sadly died in Plettenberg Bay following a 'shark incident', according to the NSRI.

An NSRI doctor, WC Government Health EMS and the SA Police Services responded… The body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station,” said the NSRI. He had apparently been swimming at Sanctuary Beach, on the Robberg side of Robberg 5, Plettenberg Bay.

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Beaches closed after fatal shark attack in Plettenberg Bay (Independent Online)

One person died after he was attacked by a shark in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape at 2pm. Story continues below Advertisement. The National Sea ...

The body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station,” he added. “On arrival on the scene the body of an adult male, believed to be a local man, was located and recovered from the water, at the back surf line, on to an NSRI rescue craft. “Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following witness reports of a shark incident involving a swimmer at Sanctuary Beach, on the Robberg side of Robberg 5, Plettenberg Bay. NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene and 2 NSRI rescue craft were launched,” said NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon.

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Plettenberg Bay beaches closed after fatal shark attack (Eyewitness News)

The NSRI's Craig Lambinon said that the Bitou Municipality has closed beaches in the area following the incident.

The NSRi and Bitou Municipality are appealing to sea users, bathes, sailors, paddlers and boaters in Plettenberg Bay and also on the Southern Cape coastline to exercise caution following this fatal incident," Lambinon said. Condolences are conveyed to the family of the deceased man. The body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station.

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Shark attack horror as swimmer mauled to death in front of horrified ... (Daily Express)

The attack took place at the Sanctuary Beach in Plettenberg Bay, located in the Bitou Municipality. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) attended the scene, ...

"The NSRI and Bitou Municipality are appealing to sea users, bathes, sailors, paddlers and boaters in Plettenberg Bay and also on the Southern Cape coastline to exercise caution following this fatal incident." "The body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station. "NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene and two NSRI rescue craft were launched.

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Fatal shark attack leaves Plettenberg Bay reeling, beaches closed (CapeTalk)

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Plett shark attack — dangerous time to be in surf (HeraldLIVE)

A fatal shark attack on Plettenberg Bay's Sanctuary Beach on Tuesday afternoon has devastated the close-knit community.

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Man dies in Plett shark attack (Jacaranda FM)

A man who was bitten by a shark at Plettenberg Bay has died of his injuries.

"NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene and 2 NSRI rescue craft were launched. "NSRI and Bitou Municipality are appealing to sea users - bathers, paddlers, sailors, and boaters, in Plettenberg Bay and along the Southern Cape coastline to exercise caution following this fatal incident," Lambinon said. On arrival on the scene the body of an adult male, believed to be a local man, was located and recovered from the water, at the back surf line, onto an NSRI rescue craft," he said.

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Man killed in Plettenberg Bay shark attack (East Coast Radio)

The National Sea Rescue Institute says a man who was bitten by a shark at Plettenberg Bay has died of his injuries.

An NSRI doctor, Western Cape Government Health EMS, and the South Africa Police Services responded. "The body was brought to the Plettenberg Bay rescue station. "On arrival on the scene, the body of an adult male, believed to be a local man, was located and recovered from the water, at the back surf line, onto an NSRI rescue craft."

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Tributes for swimmer killed by shark at Plett beach (TimesLIVE)

A swimmer who was killed by a shark at Sanctuary Beach in Plettenberg Bay on Tuesday has been named as Bruce Wolov.

“We urge all participants in water activities at sea to exercise caution, be aware of their surroundings and to heed any warnings from anyone in a position of authority.” “NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene and two NSRI rescue craft were launched. On arrival on the scene the body of an adult male, believed to be a local man, was located and recovered from the water, at the back surf line, [placed] on to an NSRI rescue craft and the body was brought to the NSRI Plettenberg Bay rescue station,” the institute said.

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