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Another attack happened in early October of this year - J.R. Another Oregon Surfer Attacked By A Great White >From Ralph Collier Shark Research Committee.com 9-21-4 Dear Jeff, I thought you might be interested in the following narrative from Seth Mead, a Florence surfer that was attacked by a white shark at Gold Beach, Oregon yesterday morning. He was most fortunate in that he only sustained minor injuries. He has a very positive attitude and can't wait to get back in the water. He should recover completely without any physical impairments. I'm sure this will not be the last such event for the year. Thanks for your interest in my research. Take care. Oregon Surfer Attacked By Great White Shark On September 20, 2004, Seth Mead was 50 yards from shore and 35 yards South of the jetty at Gold Beach, Oregon, adjacent to the mouth of the Rogue River. Salmon use this river for their spawns and the area is also frequented by pinnipeds, which feed on the spawning fish. He observed an undetermined number of harbor seals in the water that were scattered throughout the area. It was sunny with a light, 5 - 10 mph, breeze from the East. Seth had looked at his watch when he entered the water with a companion. It was 6:50 AM. At about 8:30 AM his companion went ashore for work, leaving Seth alone in the water. At about 8:45 AM he was sitting upright on his board, legs astride, facing out to sea. Seth recalled; "I was watching for a set when the shark came from directly beneath me, striking the board on my right side. It hit me with such force that the board and I were lifted out of the water, as I rotated before landing back in the ocean. The shark had grabbed hold of my lower right leg and foot when it struck. I rode my board into the beach and then drove my car to a law enforcement vehicle that was parked nearby. The officer called the Paramedics and I was taken to the hospital." Mead's wounds were sutured and cleaned and he was sent home. Mead described the shark as; "A white shark that was dark gray with a mouth larger than the circumference of the circle made by his arms." This is the third attack at this 'recurring location.' Caution should be exercised when using this area for your ocean water activities, especially during salmon and steelhead spawns. Please report any shark sighting or encounter to the Shark Research Committee. http://rense.com/general57/anoh.htm __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/E-MAIL_TRIVIA/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
