Rescuer processes aftermath of shark attack in Australia
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Shannan Dunn, a surfer, rescued Mel Ismail after a shark bit the 56-year-old firefighter while surfing at Glenfield Beach in Geraldton, Western Australia.
Dunn was checking surf conditions when he saw Ismail attacked and immediately paddled to help. Ismail had lost his foot above his ankle and Dunn, with help from bystanders, moved him to an ambulance.
Paramedics credited the first aid provided at the scene as exceptional, helping them quickly transport Ismail to Geraldton Health Campus, where he remains in stable condition. Dunn returned to the beach three days later and continues to relive the experience, specifically the sight of the blood in the water. Despite the trauma, Dunn intends to resume surfing within a week if conditions are suitable.
Authorities have stopped patrolling Glenfield Beach, but the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is still analysing DNA from Ismail’s damaged surfboard and wetsuit to identify the shark species responsible for the attack. Ismail’s family has told Dunn he is recovering well, and both men hope to reunite when Ismail is ready.
