An oceanic white tip shark badly mauled four Russian tourists swimming close to their beach hotels in two separate attacks at an Egyptian Red Sea resort, a local conservation official said on Wednesday.

Director of Sinai Conservation Mohammed Salem said the shark attacked two Russians swimming in the Ras Nasrani area near the famed Sharm el-Sheikh resort in the Sinai Peninsula and bit their arms off.

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The same shark may also have been involved in an attack on another pair of Russians on Tuesday swimming close to the resort beach, he added.

The shark badly injured a middle-aged woman’s legs and back and bit off her hand. She had a heart attack and had to be resuscitated at the hospital.

The second victim, a 70-year-old woman was found with her right hand and left leg torn off.

Diving instructor Hassan Salem (no related to Mohammed Salem) said he was on a dive at the same time of the attack and was circled by the same shark before it went after the couple.

I was able to scare the shark away by blowing bubbles in its face, but then saw it swim to a woman and bite her legs, he told The Associated Press.

Salem said the water turned red with the blood from the attack, and he rushed to take the diver he was training out of the water.

All four victims were flown to Cairo for medical treatment and were in critical condition.

A spokesman for the Russian embassy in Cairo confirmed that two Russians were attacked Tuesday, but he was only aware of a single Ukranian involved in a shark attack the following day. The discrepancy could not be immediately explained.

Mohammed Salem said coast guard authorities were hunting for the shark and have issued a warning for swimmers to stay out of the water in Sharm el-Sheikh, a famed scuba diving destination.

He said Egypt sees one to two fatal shark attacks a year and they increase as the number of tourists and swimmers in the water rises.

via Tourists maimed in Red Sea shark attack – Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News.

A man who survived a shark attack in Samoa is fighting for his life at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital.The 47-year-old from Poutasi Falealili is suffering from serious chest wounds.The Director of Clinical Services at National Health, Lemalu Dr Penehuro Tapelu, has told the Samoa Observer the man was fishing last week when he was mauled.It could not be ascertained if he was fishing within the lagoon.The doctor says the man is lucky to be alive.He was evacuated from Poutasi District Hospital to the National Hospital at Moto’otua because of severe injuries on his chest.

via Samoa man survives shark mauling.

11/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, FL, US // Sandra Quinlan // Sandra Quinlan

Phenix City, AL—A child died after as many as a dozen dogs attacked him in East Alabama Monday afternoon, November 15, 2010. According to information provided by WTVM, the 5-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries after being mauled by the pack of dogs, which are not believed to be wild, at a Phenix City home after 1 p.m.

Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry said he believed the group of 12 dogs might have escaped from a fenced-in area prior to the brutal attack. Cason Bryant, 5, reportedly suffered numerous bite marks when the pack of aggressive dogs approached him at a home on McElvey Road.

The young child was rushed to an area hospital, though his severe wounds proved fatal shortly after. Bryant was sadly pronounced dead around 2:30 p.m.

Sarah Baxter, a friend of the victim’s family, said the boy’s mother, Jennifer Bryant is heartbroken by her loss. “She says she just want to wake up and just be a dream. The father is beyond grief right now,” Baxter contended.

Sumbry stressed the importance of keeping a watchful eye on children, particularly in households where pets are present. “I have a child myself, 6-years-old, and I have dogs… It just makes you be more aware of your child or children around pets,” Sumbry said.

“They’re pets, but never should any pet be left unsupervised anytime. My heart goes out to that family,” the county’s coroner added.

The dogs were all captured and taken to Auburn University, where they were expected to be used for research and then euthanized.

Additionally, the Cason Bryant Memorial Fund was set up in commemoration of the young boy. Donations are accepted and appreciated at any Wells Fargo or Columbus Bank and Trust.

Investigations into the fatal dog attack continue.

via Phenix City AL Animal Attack: Boy, 5, Dies After Being Mauled by Pack of Dogs | Justice News Flash | JusticeNewsFlash Release.

11/17/2010 // West Palm Beach, FL, US // Sandra Quinlan // Sandra Quinlan

Phenix City, AL—A child died after as many as a dozen dogs attacked him in East Alabama Monday afternoon, November 15, 2010. According to information provided by WTVM, the 5-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries after being mauled by the pack of dogs, which are not believed to be wild, at a Phenix City home after 1 p.m.

Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry said he believed the group of 12 dogs might have escaped from a fenced-in area prior to the brutal attack. Cason Bryant, 5, reportedly suffered numerous bite marks when the pack of aggressive dogs approached him at a home on McElvey Road.

The young child was rushed to an area hospital, though his severe wounds proved fatal shortly after. Bryant was sadly pronounced dead around 2:30 p.m.

Sarah Baxter, a friend of the victim’s family, said the boy’s mother, Jennifer Bryant is heartbroken by her loss. “She says she just want to wake up and just be a dream. The father is beyond grief right now,” Baxter contended.

Sumbry stressed the importance of keeping a watchful eye on children, particularly in households where pets are present. “I have a child myself, 6-years-old, and I have dogs… It just makes you be more aware of your child or children around pets,” Sumbry said.

“They’re pets, but never should any pet be left unsupervised anytime. My heart goes out to that family,” the county’s coroner added.

The dogs were all captured and taken to Auburn University, where they were expected to be used for research and then euthanized.

Additionally, the Cason Bryant Memorial Fund was set up in commemoration of the young boy. Donations are accepted and appreciated at any Wells Fargo or Columbus Bank and Trust.

Investigations into the fatal dog attack continue.

via Phenix City AL Animal Attack: Boy, 5, Dies After Being Mauled by Pack of Dogs | Justice News Flash | JusticeNewsFlash Release.

A 67-year-old woman whose husband died after they were attacked by a bull in a Nottinghamshire field is “critical but stable” in hospital.

Roger Freeman, 63, and his wife, Lucy Glenis Freeman – known to family and friends as Glenis – were attacked by the animal as they walked along a public footpath through a livestock field in Stanford-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, on Friday.

Mr Freeman was pronounced dead at the scene, in Leake Road, and a post mortem carried out on Tuesday found he died of multiple injuries, a spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said.

His wife managed to get to the nearby road, where she flagged down a passing woman motorist who contacted emergency services.

She was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, where she remains in a critical but stable condition, the force spokesman added.

The couple, from Glen Parva, Leicestershire, had been married for 42 years and were keen walkers who were “always careful around livestock”, a family statement released by police said.

They had visited Nottingham the evening before the incident to go to the theatre and were walking from a hotel in the city, where they stayed overnight, to Loughborough when the bull attacked. A statement released by their family paid tribute to the couple and added: “Roger and Glenis’ sons, Roger’s mother, father and brother, and the rest of the family are absolutely devastated.

“Roger and Glenis were on a public footpath at the time of the incident and were always careful around livestock.

“We welcome the Health and Safety Executive investigation into the incident and hope for recommendations that prevent an incident like this occurring again.”

The family said the couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by completing an 84-mile walk of Hadrian’s Wall. It is not clear why the bull attacked the couple. After being contained in a shed just after the attack, the animal was put down. A joint investigation by Nottinghamshire Police and the Health and Safety Executive is under way into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

via Woman ‘critical’ after bull attack kills husband – News – Goole Courier.

The family of a man killed by a bull tonight said they were ‘absolutely devastated’ by the attack, which also left his wife critically injured.

Roger Freeman, 63, and his wife Lucy Glenis Freeman – known to family and friends as Glenis – were attacked by the animal as they walked along a public footpath through a livestock field in Stanton-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire, on Friday.

Mr Freeman was pronounced dead at the scene, in Leake Road.

Bulls are known to attack if their territory is crossed by humans

His 67-year-old wife managed to get to the nearby road, where she flagged down a passing woman motorist who contacted emergency services.

She was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, where she remained in a critical but stable condition tonight, a Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said.

The couple, from Glen Parva, Leicestershire, were keen walkers who were ‘always careful around livestock’ a family statement released by police said.

They had visited Nottingham the evening before the incident to go to the theatre and were walking from a hotel in the city, where they had stayed overnight, to Loughborough when the bull attacked.

The family statement read: ‘Roger and Glenis’ sons, Roger’s mother, father and brother, and the rest of the family are absolutely devastated.

‘Roger and Glenis were on a public footpath at the time of the incident and were always careful around livestock.

‘We welcome the Health and Safety Executive investigation into the incident and hope for recommendations that prevent an incident like this occurring again.

‘The family, without exception, would like to be left alone now to mourn the loss of Roger and give all possible support to the recovery of Glenis.’

Viaduct at Stanford-on-Soar: A rural scene near where Roger Freeman was killed and his wife Glenis was seriously injured by a bull while out walking

Mr and Mrs Freeman celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by completing an 84-mile walk of Hadrian’s wall, the family said.

Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Dave Wakelin said: ‘My thoughts are with Roger and Glenis’ family and friends at this difficult time.

‘This was a truly tragic incident, which has rocked the close-knit community of Stanford-on-Soar.

‘I would like to thank the local community for their continued co-operation with the police while we carry out our enquiries.’

Police said Nottingham coroner, Dr Nigel Chapman, had been informed of Mr Freeman’s death and would open an inquest later this week.

The owner of the bull released a statement through police in which he spoke of his shock and distress over the incident.

Farmer Paul Waterfall, of Underhill Farm, said: ‘My family and I are deeply upset by what has happened.

‘We are in shock and trying to come to terms with what I can only describe as a devastating and tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the couple’s family at this time.’

It is not clear why the bull attacked the couple and, after being contained in a shed just after the attack, the animal was put down.

A joint investigation by Nottinghamshire Police and the Health and Safety Executive is under way into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

via Family of man killed by rampaging bull ‘absolutely devastated’ by attack | Mail Online.

EUREKA – It appears that a mountain lion attacked a Mazda car in or near Eureka in northwest Montana several days ago.

Montana’s News Station received an e-mail from a viewer named Joe, with the following pictures and this brief explanation:

“This happened Monday night in Eureka. The car was attacked by a mountain lion during the night. They think their cat was hiding underneath the car or in the motor. Some incredible pictures.”

The speculation about a mountain lion is likely due to the type of damage, and the paw-prints on the windshield and on the ground.

We are attempting to locate the owner of the car in order to find out more about what happened.

via Mountain lion suspected in Eureka attack on Mazda | KPAX.com | Missoula, Montana.

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A 13-year-old Vancouver Island boy escaped with scratches but no serious injuries after he was attacked by a young bear on Wednesday.

The RCMP says the boy was jogging on a paved walking path through a wooded area of Port Alberni when he encountered the bear.

Corporal Colin Banks says the bear — likely a two-year-old cub — got a hold of he boy with his paws and scratched him on the torso area.

Banks says the boy pushed him away with his right hand and may have poked the bear with a pocket knife he carried.

Conservation officers are now trying to catch the bear, and once they do, will determine whether the bear should be moved or destroyed.

via Teen boy survives bear attack in Port Alberni, B.C. – CTV News.

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — A 13-year-old Vancouver Island boy escaped with scratches but no serious injuries after he was attacked by a young bear on Wednesday.

The RCMP says the boy was jogging on a paved walking path through a wooded area of Port Alberni when he encountered the bear.

Corporal Colin Banks says the bear — likely a two-year-old cub — got a hold of he boy with his paws and scratched him on the torso area.

Banks says the boy pushed him away with his right hand and may have poked the bear with a pocket knife he carried.

Conservation officers are now trying to catch the bear, and once they do, will determine whether the bear should be moved or destroyed.

via Teen boy survives bear attack in Port Alberni, B.C. – CTV News.

GIG HARBOR, WA – A woman survived what’s being described as a vicious black bear attack which happened on Sunday morning and now, her entire neighborhood is on edge, afraid the bear could attack again.

Officials say the drama began as the woman was walking her dog in front of a gate to an undeveloped subdivision.

The bear appeared on the side of the road and the woman’s dog ran after it. The woman then somehow got in between the bear and her dog and that’s when the bear attacked her.

The woman was later found by another person walking near the area and was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tacoma. Officials report the victim is going to be okay, as is her dog.

The bear got away and officers say they need to find it since it attacked a human.

“Once the bear is captured, unfortunately because it did involve an attack on a human being, the bear will be euthanized,” explained Captain Dan Brinson with Washington State Fish and Wildlife.

Wildlife officers need to know if the bear suffers from disease and if that is why it attacked the woman.

via Woman recovering after Washington bear attack | KBZK.com | Z7 | Bozeman, Montana.