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Shark attack ruled out By Justin Flynn Barwon Health believes a seven-year-old boy taken to hospital on Monday was not the victim of a shark attack. Paramedics were called to Thirteenth Beach at Barwon Heads about 6pm after the boy suffered lower body injuries while in the water. He was taken to Geelong University Hospital in a stable condition.
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do not believe the injury was related to any marine animals - Barwon Health
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The incident was suspected to be a shark attack, prompting an evacuation of local beaches. However, a Barwon Health spokesperson
said the boy’s injuries were not consistent with a shark attack. “After swimming at the beach, a boy arrived to our ED with a very minor injury and was discharged later that night,” the spokesperson said. “Emergency staff do not believe the injury was related to any marine animals, such as a shark or stingray.” A shark sighting was reported near Bancoora
Beach shortly after the boy was injured, however an aerial search failed to find anything. Nearby beaches from Breamlea to Ocean Grove were closed overnight on Monday, but were reopened on Tuesday. The boy has been released from hospital. Shark sightings can be reported to the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or if you are at a patrolled beach, notify lifesavers immediately and follow their instructions.
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