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Surfer dies in shark attack off Australian beach
(CNN) A man who was attacked by a shark at Emerald Beach on Australia's east coast on Sunday died after a "significant" injury to his arm, according to New South Wales (NSW) Ambulance.
Four crews, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter medical team which included a critical care doctor and a critical care paramedic were dispatched to the scene, according to NSW Ambulance.
"A number of local surfers and bystanders came to the aid of this man," NSW Ambulance inspector Chris Wilson said. "Despite the best efforts of bystanders, paramedics and other emergency services, the patient couldn't be revived." .......(more)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/05/australia/nsw-shark-attack-intl/index.html