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Man airlifted from Key West to SW Miami-Dade after being bitten by a shark
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Good Samaritans provided assistance, bringing him to shore and tending to his wound until help arrived. A shark bite incident occurred while a man was swimming near a boat.
A shark bite incident occurred while a man was swimming near a boat. He suffered a severe injury to his lower leg. Good Samaritans provided assistance, bringing him to shore and tending to his wound until help arrived.
The man received initial care from nurses on the scene, who applied a tourniquet. He was later airlifted to receive further medical attention. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events leading up to the shark bite and the man's current condition.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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