http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/california-beach-shut-down-after-suspected-shark-attack-1562690?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=rss&utm_content=%2Frss%2Fyahoous%2Fnews&yptr=yahooHere's what was posted on the shark research committe below
Corona del Mar State Beach — On May 29, 2016 Scott Schwebke and Tomoya Shimura, Staff Writers Orange County Register, reported the following;“A woman was transported by ambulance Orange County Global Medical Center following a possible shark attack. The 4:15 p.m. incident off the coast of Corona del Mar State Beach is being investigated by Newport Beach lifeguards. Lifeguards in a boat on routine patrol spotted a female swimmer in a wet suit in distress. The woman, who waived her arms and yelled for help, was swimming about 150 yards off shore just outside of a protected area where boats are not allowed. The area is a popular training spot for long distance swimmers, though it's unknown if the woman was there for that purpose. When lifeguards reached the woman they found her bleeding heavily from wounds to her arm and shoulder consistent with an animal bite. She was conscious and talked with emergency responders. The hospital could not release specific information about the woman's condition, but authorities confirmed they are not expected to be life threatening. Lifeguards began telling people to get out of water following the incident. Though emergency dispatchers said the initial call came in as a shark attack, lifeguards were initially unable to confirm what happened. They also haven't been able to determine if another animal, such as a sea lion, may have bitten her. Lifeguards ruled out the possibility the woman was injured by a boat or other watercraft. Personnel aboard a police helicopter did not spot a shark or sea lion in the water in the area where the woman was found. A three-mile stretch from Corona del Mar State Beach to Newport Beach Pier remained closed to swimmers. Lifeguards will evaluate Monday whether all or a portion of the closed area will be reopened.” Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Please report any shark sighting, encounter, or attack to the Shark Research Committee.
