Surfer loses part of leg in Maui shark attack

A surfer lost part of a leg in a morning shark attack in Maui on Friday, authorities said.

A surfer lost part of a leg in a morning shark attack in Maui on Friday, authorities said.

The victim, identified only as a 61-year-old man, was taken to the hospital in critical condition, Assistant Chief Jeff Giesea of the Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety said in a statement

Police and medical personnel were dispatched to a surf spot called "Sand Piles" at Waiehu Beach Park about 7:05 a.m. Friday, Maui County police said in the same statement.

Police officers applied two tourniquets to control bleeding before the victim was taken to a hospital. First responders said the victim lost part of a leg just below a knee.

Giesea said the man was alert while being treated.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/surfer-loses-part-leg-maui-shark-attack-rcna178499

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