Russian man devoured by a tiger shark: According to Russian media reports, a tragic incident occurred at an Egyptian beach where a tiger shark attacked and killed a Russian man who was swimming.
Shocking video footage circulating online captures the moment of the attack, showing a large splash and chaos in the water as the man is dragged under, causing terrified onlookers to scream for help.
Witnesses mentioned that the shark is currently feeding on the remains of the victim. The Egyptian environment ministry confirmed on Facebook that the incident took place near the Elysees Dream Beach Hotel in the popular resort of Hurghada.
The victim, identified as a 23-year-old Russian named “V. Popov” by Russia’s consul general in Hurghada, had been residing in Egypt for a few months, according to the Daily Beast
According to reports, Popov’s girlfriend managed to escape the water without any injuries during the incident. Despite bystanders’ efforts to help Popov, their attempts were unsuccessful. Witnesses described the event as sudden, with rescuers responding quickly. One witness immediately recognized the danger and alerted others by shouting about the presence of sharks.
The witness expressed shock at witnessing the shark attack and mentioned that the remains of the victim were visible. Another witness, feeling shaken, shared her experience and expressed the need for a drink to cope with the distressing situation.
Authorities have captured the shark and transferred it to a laboratory for examination to determine the possible reasons behind the attack. As a precautionary measure, water activities in the area have been restricted until Sunday.