MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A girl swimming in the ocean at Myrtle Beach was injured in what was an apparent shark attack on Monday, according to the Sun News.
Cristy Torres, who was at Myrtle Beach on Monday celebrating her husband's birthday, filmed video of the girl being treated for a bite wound on her leg. The video, shared on Torres' Facebook page had been viewed over 2 million times early Wednesday.
SHARE ! Share ! Facebook Cristy Torres Instagram cali_cristi Myrtle Beach ,SC SHARK ATTACK this happened July 2nd 2018 as families were enjoying a nice swim a young girl got bit by a shark her family yelling for help as her family took her out the water the shark took a hold of her leg she seemed to be calm she was so brave this was in the section between the skyline wheel and the pier swimming area be carful going swimming watch your kids with much care as possible this was in shallow water I never thought Anyone would actually get attacked with all the warnings of Myrtle beach sharks but things can really happen SO please BE CAREFUL!
Posted by Cristy Torres on Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue wasn't able to confirm whether it was a shark attack, but said the girl was transported to the hospital for a "marine-life incident" at around 2:55 p.m. on Monday.
The incident happened near Pier 14 and the Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel.
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Torres told the Sun News she saw what appeared to be a fin in the water as the family rushed back to the beach.
Experts advise against swimming near any fishing piers because marine life generally gathers around the pier to catch the bait being cast by fishermen or to eat the remains tossed into the water.
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