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Surfer hospitalized following Sonoma Coast shark attack

A surfer at North Salmon Creek Beach in Bodega Bay suffered a minor hand bite from a shark and was hospitalized.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Inexperienced' British surfer drowned in wild Melbourne weather alongside friend who jumped in to save him

Two men died after attempting rescue in rough waters off Frankston beach during severe winds; an inexperienced surfer's broken board led to both drowning.

Environment

fromsfist.com

1 month ago

Aggressive Sea Otter Possibly Back At It Stealing Surfboards In Santa Cruz

A female sea otter near Steamer Lane aggressively chased and possibly bit a surfer, prompting a lifeguard PSA on how to respond to otter encounters.

California

fromSFGATE

2 months ago

'Amazing that no one died': Calif. boater plows through famous surf spot

A boater recklessly drove through a crowded surf lineup at Lower Trestles, nearly killing surfers; the boater was cited and no injuries were reported.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 months ago

Sea lion bites 9-year-old girl while she was surfing near Monterey

Corale Olsen described the moment of the attack, saying, 'It was right next to me, and I was like Oh my gosh, something really bad is going to happen.' Then it just bit me, said Corale. It was pain, and then I was screaming.'