Man Bitten by Shark at Lady Elliott Island

0:00What's up, Sidney? This is Sidney News Today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. A man in his 50s suffered a shark bite while snorkeling off Lady Elliott Island, about 85 kilometers northeast of Bunda, Burgon. Australia's southern grey barrier reef. He was out with two other men when the attack happened on his arm, with minor injuries also to his abdomen in hand. The group swam to shore and got quick help from staff at the Lady Elliott Island Eco Resort, who stabilized him before a life flight helicopter took. Him to Bunda Burk Hospital in stable condition. Island custodian Peter Gash noted this was the first shark bite he'd seen in his 20 years on the job. As a precaution, western snorkeling areas are now closed, with staff and shark experts keeping watch, and guests warned to avoid swimming at dawn. Dusk, or in murky water, DNN is sponsored by our partner. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLO.COM