“It Was Just Like a Truck Hit Me”: 73-Year-Old Shark Attack Survivor Gets Her Leg Amputated, Recalls the Harrowing Incident

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On May 24, 2023, an American tourist from Connecticut vacationing in Turks and Caicos was attacked by a shark, while snorkeling. The first responders who arrived on the scene rushed her to the hospital, after she made it back ashore. But sadly, she had to have her leg amputated. However, how the seriously injured victim fought off the apex predator, and made it to the shore still remains a mystery.

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Who's this American tourist?

The woman is an experienced scuba diver, named Heidi Ernst, 73, from Iowa. She's been diving for a decade, however, the Bahamas experience turned out to be the fright of her life.

American tourist speaks out about the shark attack

The injuries were so serious that the doctors had to amputate her leg. Recovering on the hospital bed, she's now speaking out. Recollecting the incident, Heidi Ernst said: "It Was Just Like a Truck Hit Me". [video credits: abc News]

History of Shark attacks

Shark attacks are not uncommon. According to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File, there were 57 unprovoked shark bites worldwide last year, including five resulting in death. So next time you're at the beach, attention please!

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“It Was Just Like a Truck Hit Me”: 73-Year-Old Shark Attack Survivor Gets Her Leg Amputated, Recalls the Harrowing Incident

The woman is an experienced scuba diver, named Heidi Ernst, 73, from Iowa. She's been diving for a decade, however, the Bahamas experience turned out to be the fright of her life.

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