Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion'
Summary
A photographer named Ed Sloane was attacked in the water during a World Surf League surfing event in New Zealand. The event was paused while medical teams helped him, and it is unclear whether the attacker was a shark or a sea lion. After treatment and additional safety measures, the competition resumed later the same day.Key Facts
- The attack happened during the men's semi-finals in Raglan, New Zealand.
- Ed Sloane, an Australian photographer, suffered small puncture wounds on his left foot.
- Medical teams and water patrols responded quickly, and Sloane was taken to the hospital.
- Organizers activated a "code red," pausing the event for safety reasons.
- It is unknown if the attacker was a shark or a sea lion, but a doctor on scene suspected a sea lion.
- Surfers Yago Dora and Italo Ferreira witnessed the incident and were shaken by it.
- The event resumed after several hours with extra safety precautions like more jet skis and a drone to watch the water.
- Sloane expressed gratitude to the medical team and said he was looking forward to the rest of the competition.
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