What started as a fun summer morning at Jones Beach quickly turned into a harrowing experience. A 19-year-old woman was enjoying the Atlantic surf off Long Island’s south shore when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her left thigh. Authorities believe it was a shark bite—an unnerving possibility at one of New York’s most popular beaches.
Immediate Response from Lifeguards
Jones Beach lifeguards acted swiftly once the woman was pulled from the water. She had a four-inch laceration on her thigh but was conscious and able to communicate. First responders provided immediate medical care on the scene before she was taken to a local hospital. Her injuries, though serious, were not life-threatening—a relief to…..