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Woman killed in shark attack in Australia

Woman killed in shark attack in Australia

Summary

A woman in her 20s died and a man was critically injured in a shark attack at Crowdy Bay in New South Wales, Australia. The injured man is in a hospital, and authorities have closed nearby beaches as they investigate the incident.

Key Facts

  • A shark attack at Crowdy Bay, New South Wales, killed a woman in her 20s.
  • A man in his 20s was seriously injured and taken by helicopter to a hospital in Newcastle.
  • The attack happened early Thursday morning, local time, about 300 kilometers north of Sydney.
  • Witnesses tried to help the victims before emergency services arrived.
  • Nearby beaches are closed, and drones are monitoring the area for safety.
  • Authorities are working to identify the species of shark involved.
  • This is the fifth fatal shark attack in Australia this year.
  • The beach closure is part of safety measures after the attack.
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