On arrival the patient was stabilized and brought to our sea rescue base. He has been transported to hospital in a stable condition.NSRI are urging bathers along the St Francis Bay coastline to exercise caution due to the presence of a White shark in excess of 5 meters in length, patrolling the shore-line for the past few days in full view of curious onlookers, holiday makers and residents.The local town council are informed and while necessary alerts have been posted NSRI are taking this opportunity to caution bathers, surfers and paddlers.
Injury onboard high speed boat:
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