Double RED Flags are flying at beach entrances that read: “Water closed to public, due to potentially dangerous marine life.” Now, beach closed to the public until further notice. More Story: HERE
Officials in Fernandina Beach, Florida have decided to close after two shark bites. According to WJTX, a 17-year-old boy was bitten shortly after walking into the water then minutes later about a mile away a 30-year-old man was surfing with his 8-year son when he spotted what appeared to be a nurse shark, tried to kick it out of the way and was bitten. Both people have injuries that are not life-threatening.
DOUBLE SHARK ATTACK – Fernandina Beach Fire Chief Ty Silcox says a 30-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were bitten on the feet.
Posted by WPLG Local 10 / Local10.com on Saturday, July 14, 2018