Surfer, 61, mauled by shark as leg ‘completely severed’ during swim off Hawaii coast

There are fears a shark will strike all all over again off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, following a bloody assault on a 61-twelve months-inclined man. The man, named Kenji, had his genuine leg severed

A particular person suffered grim accidents as his leg was severed in a bloody shark assault.

The man, named handiest as ‘Kenji’, was surfing off the Waiehu Beach Park in Maui, Hawaii, on November 1. The 61-twelve months-inclined was attended by emergency responders on the scene.

Police officers tried to manipulate the bleeding with tourniquets. Maui County talked about in a files release that the man’s genuine leg was “entirely severed correct below the knee”.

The man was reported to be alert when he was handled on shore sooner than he was taken in a serious condition to Memorial Clinical Centre. He’s now reported to be out of surgical operation and in recovery, mates talked about.

Authorities talked about Kenji did not stumble on the shark ability him and the coastline was closed following the assault. Officials warned of us to preserve out of the water in the pickle and a public warning for a mile either aspect of the incident was in narrate unless noon native time this day.

The warning will be extended if one other shark is seen and Maui fire and ocean safety officials bear been patrolling the waters utilizing rescue watercraft and a drone. Indicators bear been feeble to assist cordon off the pickle, which bear been supplied by narrate officials.

A GoFundMe page was space up for Kenji and has already raised over $50,000, around £42,000, to assist him along with his recovery. The page description reads: “Kenji is the brightest light to show up every morning on the Wai side – rain or shine, howling tradewinds or Maui glass – he is always out there, stoked, dedicated, and sharing his enthusiastic “I happy!” Kenji is a mainstay for morning Pakuz and Sandpiles sessions, and if you’ve ever been out there with him, you’ve likely gotten to experience his incredible froth and yee-haws as he’s cruising down the waves with the biggest smile on his face.

“The morning of November 1, Kenji was attacked by a shark correct below his knee. His true mates and unparalleled morning crew helped him in, and he’s for the time being recuperating effectively in the ICU, however we all wish to toughen Kenji as he continues to heal. In correct Kenji fashion, directly out of surgical operation, he sagely talked about, “I tranquil treasure the ocean!” and we want to toughen him in getting benefit to what he loves.”

It is not clear what type of shark was involved in the attack on the surfer. The state’s official page said Hawaii is home to approximately 40 species of shark, including the great white shark.

In June, this year Pirates Of The Caribbean film series star Tamayo Perry died following a shark attack in Hawaii. The actor, also known for The Bridge, Blue Crush and Hawaii Five-0, was surfing at Malaekahana Beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, when he died.

Local emergency services said they were called at 1pm to a person being “fatally injured by a shark” and used a jet ski to retrieve Perry’s body from the ocean. Honolulu Ocean Safety acting chief Kurt Lager told a press conference that Perry was a lifeguard and professional surfer “loved by all”, who was known throughout the world and in Oahu’s North Shore.

“Tamayo’s personality was infectious, and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more,” he added.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi called Perry’s death “a tragic loss”. He added: “Tamayo was a legendary waterman and highly respected, (he) grew up right over here, and just a great member of our ocean safety team. So you get a call like this on a Sunday afternoon, it’s just really hard to imagine.”