{"id":134913,"date":"2021-08-09T15:14:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T15:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=134913"},"modified":"2021-08-09T15:14:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T15:14:25","slug":"florida-man-bitten-by-shark-in-knee-deep-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/florida-man-bitten-by-shark-in-knee-deep-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida man bitten by shark in knee-deep water"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Florida surfer was bitten by a shark in knee-deep water over the weekend, officials say. <\/p>\n
The incident happened around 10 a.m. Saturday in New Smyrna Beach, Fox35 Orlando reported, citing Volusia County Beach Safety. <\/p>\n
Officials told the station that a 35-year-old man was getting off his surfboard when the shark bit him in the right foot and ankle, causing minor lacerations. <\/p>\n
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n The individual reported the stark to be about 2 to 3 feet in length. <\/p>\n He was treated by medical staff at the scene and left the beach on his own, according to Fox35 Orlando. <\/p>\n