Florida Man In Critical Condition Following Shark Attack In Nassau County

A shark attack has left a Florida man in critical condition in Nassau County. It's the latest shark attack making headlines in Florida.

It's a dangerous time to be alive. Not only are we currently in the most active time for lightning strikes, but shark attacks also seem to be on the rise! It feels like we're talking about a new one every day on Dave & Chuck The Freak. Most of these stories appear to be happening in Florida. Now, a shark attack off Florida's eastern coast has left a Florida man in critical condition!

In a video shared to Facebook, the Nassau County Sheriff's Office shared that officers responded to a distress call reporting a shark attack around 11:15am on Friday, June 28th. In the video, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper is seen describing the incident saying that the NCSO marine unit had been patrolling around Amelia Island when the received the call with someone sharing that a man on his vessel had suffered a severe bite to his arm, per People.

When they arrived, the found the man with a critical injury. Leeper tells People, "He had a severe shark bite to his forearm here, lost a lot of blood. He was bleeding pretty bad." Yup, that describes what happens after a shark attack. They used a tourniquet to stop the bleeding and were able to get him back to shore where first responders were waiting. People reports that he was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment and was in critical condition but is expected to recover.

These attacks aren't just happening on Florida's east coast. People reports that earlier this month 3 people were injured in shark attacks near Walton County beaches on the state's west side within 90 minutes of each other! According to People and The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission states shark activity "is at its peak in Florida waters during April though October." We're right in the middle of that right now.

Despite shark activity being at its peak currently, the commission notes that shark bites are rare. The commission's website reads, "Humans are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning in Florida than to be bitten by a shark, Experts agree that the increase in the number of shark bites in recent years is more related to an increase in human visitors than to an increase in shark populations or activity." Sure, blame the victim!

See more about this incident in a video shared by WPLG Local 10 on YouTube below!

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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