A Canadian tourist had both her hands amputated after being attacked by a shark while snorkeling on vacation in Turks and Caicos when she attempted to get a photo with the creature.
The incident happened on Feb. 7, when officials with the Turks and Caicos Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) said the 55-year-old woman was snorkeling off Providenciales, the main island in the archipelago, when she was attacked by a shark.
Officials said the shark was estimated to be approximately 6 feet in length. However, the species is yet to be confirmed.
An investigation revealed that the woman had “attempted to engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt to take photographs.”
AMERICAN TOURISTS FELT ‘NUDGE’ BEFORE SHARK ATTACK AT POPULAR BAHAMAS RESORT
Tourist loses both hands trying to take photo with shark in Turks and Caicos
The woman’s horrified husband quickly rushed into the water to attempt to get the shark away from his wife, the New Zealand Herald reported.
Other terrified bystanders also jumped in to help the woman and try to stop the bleeding.
She was rushed to a local hospital and later flown off the island for further medical care, officials said.
AMERICAN TOURISTS ATTACKED BY SHARK AT LUXE BAHAMAS RESORT AREA
Aerial view on Turks and Caicos Islands
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