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THA Offering $10,000 Reward For Successful Capture of Shark Involved In Turtle Beach Attack26/4/2024
UPDATE: The Chief Secretary has rescinded the $10,000 reward, hours after it was posted on social media.
The Office of the Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is advising all registered fishermen that the THA is offering a $10,000 reward for the successful capture of the shark involved in the attack at Turtle Beach, Tobago, earlier today (Friday 26th April, 2024).
The Office of the Chief Secretary further advises, “Please exercise caution as your safety is of utmost importance.”
Today’s shark attack occurred approximately ten (10) meters away from shore at the Turtle Beach/Courland Beach, adjacent to the Starfish Hotel.
A British national, identified as 64-year-old Peter Smith, is now receiving critical care at Hospital. Smith was bitten by the shark on his left hand, left thigh and stomach while bathing at Courland Bay, also known as Turtle Beach. The Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said the affected individual was promptly taken to the Scarborough General Hospital for medical treatment. “Beachgoers and marine interests are advised to be avoid the Courland Beach/Turtle Beach until further notice.” Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), Farley Augustine, has since announced the closure of seven (7) beaches in Tobago as a result of the shark attack this morning. In a social media post, the Chief Secretary said, “We are receiving notices of shark sightings in the Grafton area. Consequently, out of an abundance of caution (for the remaining portions of today), we are forced to temporarily close beaches: Plymouth, Courland Bay, Black Rock, Mt. Irvine, Buccoo, Pigeon Point, Store Bay and all coastal areas in between. This will lead to a temporary suspension of the reef tours in the area.” More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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