Woman in critical condition after shark attack at popular New York City beach
A woman was in critical condition following a shark attack Monday off Rockaway Beach, one of the New York City's most popular Atlantic coast attractions, authorities said.
A woman was in critical condition following a shark attack Monday off Rockaway Beach, one of the New York City's most popular Atlantic coast attractions, authorities said.
The attack was reported at 5:49 p.m., in the water at 59th Street, according to the New York Police Department's public information office.
She remained in critical condition at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center late Monday night, spokesperson Michael Hinck said.
The city's Department of Parks and Recreation said the victim was a 50-year-old swimmer bitten on her left leg.
The attack prompted lifeguards to clear the beach as police in a helicopter searched unsuccessfully for the shark, the parks department said in a statement.
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