{"id":160090,"date":"2022-07-10T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=160090"},"modified":"2022-07-10T15:43:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-10T15:43:00","slug":"egypt-rolls-out-strict-new-beach-laws-after-two-tourists-killed-by-sharks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/egypt-rolls-out-strict-new-beach-laws-after-two-tourists-killed-by-sharks\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt rolls out strict new beach laws after two tourists killed by sharks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Egypt has introduced strict new beach laws after a series of savage shark attacks in Sahl Hasheesh, in the south of Hurghada.<\/p>\n

It comes one week after a 68-year-old Australian woman died after having her arm and leg ripped off during an attack by a shark in the area.<\/p>\n

The woman died in the ambulance from "painful shock", according to reports.<\/p>\n

Reports also claim that the body of a missing Romanian tourist in her late 40\u2019s was discovered off the coast of Sahl Hasheesh.<\/p>\n

Her remains were found only hours after the initial attack.<\/p>\n

Drastic measures have been brought in by the Red Sea Governor banning all sea activities in the area unless qualified with a diving license, including diving, snorkelling and fishing.<\/p>\n

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The ban will stay in place until at least July 15. <\/p>\n

The decision included banning all fishing activities along the Red Sea coast during the ban period specified by a decision issued by the head of the Fisheries Authority, as reported by the Egypt Independent.<\/p>\n

They also stated that all hotels along the Red Sea coast must employ a sufficient number of qualified lifeguards holding the necessary courses and certificates.<\/p>\n

The technical report on the two shark incidents in Sahl Hasheesh, south of Hurghada, was prepared by the Nature Protection Sector at the Ministry of Environment.<\/p>\n

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It recommended holding an urgent meeting to discuss ways to protect and preserve the marine environment, and the sustainable use of unique natural resources.<\/p>\n

We previously reported how Egyptian lifeguards reportedly dismissed the shark sightings in the area, even \u2018laughing\u2019 and claiming there are no sharks just minutes before the gruesome attack.<\/p>\n

There have been claims that authorities in the Red Sea were slow to grasp the peril posed by sharks and delayed in taking action to prevent further tragedy.<\/p>\n

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