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Shark bite reported at Atlantic Beach
A teenager is receiving medical treatment for a shark bite at Atlantic Beach Saturday afternoon, officials say.
Posted 2016-06-11T23:45:05+00:00 - Updated 2016-06-12T01:20:19+00:00
A teenager is receiving medical treatment for a shark bite at Atlantic Beach Saturday afternoon, officials say.
The Atlantic Beach Fire Department and EMS responded to the emergency call around 2:30 p.m.
Fire Chief Adam Snyder says an 18-year-old man was on vacation and went swimming in the water just west of the Atlantic Beach Circle.
Snyder says the 18-year-old has deep wounds on his right hand. He was transported to Carteret General Hospital.