An American newlywed was killed by a shark the day after her wedding while paddle boarding in the Bahamas, according to police in the country.
The female victim, hailing from Boston, recently celebrated her wedding on Sunday, only to face a shark attack the following Monday morning in waters less than a mile off the western end of New Providence Island, as reported by WCVB.
According to authorities, the victim, who remains unidentified, was in the water with a relative during the attack, and fortunately, the relative escaped unharmed. The specific species of shark involved in the incident has not been immediately determined.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force released a statement, stating, “Shortly after 11.15 am, police were notified that a female visitor from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, was subsequently attacked by a shark. According to initial reports, the female – along with a male relative – were paddleboarding just at the rear of a resort in western Providence, some 3/4 miles out from the shoreline when she was bitten by the shark.”
Despite efforts to rescue both paddleboarders by a vigilant lifeguard in a boat, the woman, who sustained serious injuries to the right side of her body, tragically succumbed to the attack at the scene.
Police Sgt Desiree Ferguson conveyed condolences, stating, “We extend our heartfelt condolences for this most unfortunate situation.” The shark attack occurred in close proximity to the Sandals resort on Cable Beach. An American newlywed
Sandals Resorts expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of a guest involved in a paddleboarding incident nearly a mile from the shore. The statement read, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a guest while on a paddleboarding activity nearly a mile from the shore. We wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the guest’s family and loved ones. We remain in close contact with them and are providing all support possible during this difficult time.”